Where does “paradiastole” come from?
paradiastole (English) comes from Ancient Greek παρα — alongside, concurrent; next to, alongside.
paradiastole (English): A form of euphemism in which a positive synonym...
Definitions
- A form of euphemism in which a positive synonym...
Ancestry of “paradiastole”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Ancient Greek | παρα | alongside, concurrent; next to, alongside |