Adynaton
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What Does Adynaton Mean?
- 无可能性
- 不可实现的事
- 不切实际的说法
Adynaton Pronunciation
/ˌæd.ɪˈnaː.tɒn/
Adynaton Definition
noun
Definition
A figure of speech that creates an exaggeration so extreme that it implies impossibility.
In ZH
一种修辞手法，通过极端的夸张表明不可能性。
How to Use Adynaton in a Sentence
- It was an adynaton when he said he could swim across the ocean in a minute.
- The statement 'I'll never be happy until the sun rises in the west' is an adynaton.
- Her claim was an adynaton, as it seemed impossible for anyone to achieve.
- Using adynaton in poetry can create a powerful impact on the reader.
- He used adynaton to emphasize the impossibility of the situation.
Cultural Notes
Commonly used in rhetorical contexts and literature to express strong emotions or ideas.