ATLAS OF LANGUAGE

AT-HAR8-0005 · ATLAS 251

Antenantiosis

Affirming an idea by denying its opposite.

Explanation

Positive meaning is approached through a negative boundary.

Example

This atlas has not exactly remained small.

Counterexample

This atlas has become very large.

Effect on thought and perception

Makes meaning arise from an excluded counter-pole.

Resonance

Meaning shines not at the centre but on the rejected opposite side.

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Reich, Michael (Hrsg./ed.): „Antenantiosis“. Atlas der Sprache, AT-HAR8-0005. ATLAS 251, data model 1.6.0. https://atlasoflanguage.com/concept/AT-HAR8-0005

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