adnominatio

noun

Meaning

A rhetorical device that uses words that have similar sounds but different meanings, often for a humorous or emphatic effect.

Examples

The comedian's routine was full of clever adnominatio, making the audience laugh.
She used adnominatio to subtly highlight the contrast between the two ideas.

Synonyms: pun, wordplay, figure of speech, rhetorical device

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adnominatio

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌæd.nɒm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

Definition

A rhetorical device that uses words that have similar sounds but different meanings, often for a humorous or emphatic effect.

Examples

The comedian's routine was full of clever adnominatio, making the audience laugh.
She used adnominatio to subtly highlight the contrast between the two ideas.
His speech was criticized for relying too heavily on adnominatio, which some found distracting.

Synonyms of adnominatio

Words with a similar meaning to adnominatio:

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