ATLAS OF LANGUAGE

AT-METZ2-0004 · ATLAS 251

Conversio

Recurrence of the same expression at the ends of successive clauses or units.

Explanation

Recurrence of the same expression at the ends of successive clauses or units. Makes different thoughts flow into the same verbal endpoint.

Example

We test the sources, for the atlas. We order the paths, for the atlas.

Counterexample

We test sources and order paths.

Distinction

The terms may be synonymous across traditions; conversio is retained here as the historical label.

Effect on thought and perception

Makes different thoughts flow into the same verbal endpoint.

Resonance

Each movement returns to a common shore.

Cite this entry

Reich, Michael (Hrsg./ed.): „Conversio“. Atlas der Sprache, AT-METZ2-0004. ATLAS 251, data model 1.6.0. https://atlasoflanguage.com/concept/AT-METZ2-0004

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