Meaning of antimetabole | Babel Free
ˌæn.tɪ.məˈtæ.bə.liDefinitions
The technique of repeating a phrase while reversing the order of certain elements or its grammatical structure, as a form of juxtaposition.
Equivalents
Examples
“Antimetabole at effect will strain⟳, And words and terms revers'd employ⟳ again.”
“"Mankind must put⟳ an end⟳ to war or else war will put⟳ an end⟳ to mankind." Many other instances may be found in kind. As one reserves fine china for the most special occasions and in only the most select⟳ company, so Kennedy used his beloved antimetabole.”
CEFR level
C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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