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Word: Cataphora
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
1970s: from cata- on the pattern of anaphora
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
kəˈtaf(ə)rə
Dialects: British English
Definition:
the use of a word or phrase that refers to or stands for a later word or phrase (e.g. the pronoun he in he may be approaching 37, but Jeff has no plans to retire from the sport yet).
Short Definition:use of word or phrase that refers to or stands for later word or phrase
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