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chi·as·mic
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chiasmal, chiasmic, chiasmaticadjective
of or relating to a chiasm
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chiasmic
Chiasmic refers to a rhetorical or literary figure in which words, grammatical constructions, or concepts are repeated in reverse order, in the same or a modified form. This typically creates a "mirror image" or a cross structure, hence the term "chiasmic" from the Greek letter "chi" (X). It is used for emphasis or to illustrate contrast or comparison.
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of chiasmic in Chaldean Numerology is: 3
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of chiasmic in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2
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