Explanation
The detour selects which features of a thing become visible.
Example
The city on the Spree woke early.
Counterexample
Berlin woke early.
Effect on thought and perception
Turns naming into an act of perspective.
Resonance
The path around a name lets its features light up one by one.
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Reich, Michael (Hrsg./ed.): „Periphrasis“. Atlas der Sprache, AT-HAR4-0002. ATLAS 251, data model 1.6.0. https://atlasoflanguage.com/concept/AT-HAR4-0002The address remains stable; editorial content may evolve. A verified modification date per entry is not yet available. Include your access date for precise references.