anacoenoses
|an-a-co-en-os-es|
C2
/ˌænəˈsiːnəsɪz/
(anacoenosis)
engaging audience
Etymology
Etymology Information
'anacoenosis' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'anakoinosis,' where 'ana-' meant 'up' or 'again' and 'koinos' meant 'common.'
Historical Evolution
'anakoinosis' transformed into the Latin word 'anacoenosis,' and eventually became the modern English word 'anacoenosis.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a common sharing or communication,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'posing a question to the audience.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a rhetorical device where the speaker poses a question to the audience, often to engage them or provoke thought.
The speaker used anacoenosis to involve the audience in the discussion.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/07/26 05:36