Explanation
Its historical meanings overlap with climax and hyperbole.
Example
Not an error, not a failure, but a collapse of the standard.
Counterexample
It was a mistake.
Effect on thought and perception
Makes scale and order change perceived magnitude.
Resonance
Each unit raises the amplitude of the previous one.
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Reich, Michael (Hrsg./ed.): „Auxesis“. Atlas der Sprache, AT-HAR6-0004. ATLAS 251, data model 1.6.0. https://atlasoflanguage.com/concept/AT-HAR6-0004The address remains stable; editorial content may evolve. A verified modification date per entry is not yet available. Include your access date for precise references.