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1. (n.) anadiplosis
repetition of the last word or words of one clause at the beginning of the next clause, as in “To die, to sleep; to sleep!”
Etymology: (1580–90; < L < Gk, der. (with
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1. (noun) anadiplosis, reduplication
repetition of the final words of a sentence or line at the beginning of the next
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1. (noun) anadiplosis
a repetition of the last word or any prominent word in a sentence or clause, at the beginning of the next, with an adjunct idea; as, "He retained his virtues amidst all his misfortunes -- misfortunes which no prudence could foresee or prevent."
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