Explanation
An addition to a grammatically complete statement that qualifies or intensifies it. Turns the end of a sentence into a revisable boundary.
Example
The atlas remains open — to contradiction as well as discovery.
Counterexample
The atlas remains open.
Distinction
Epiphrasis follows as an addition; parenthesis interrupts an unfinished construction.
Effect on thought and perception
Turns the end of a sentence into a revisable boundary.
Resonance
After the expected ending, a second impulse changes what came before.
Cite this entry
Reich, Michael (Hrsg./ed.): „Epiphrasis“. Atlas der Sprache, AT-HAR10-0008. ATLAS 251, data model 1.6.0. https://atlasoflanguage.com/concept/AT-HAR10-0008The address remains stable; editorial content may evolve. A verified modification date per entry is not yet available. Include your access date for precise references.