ATLAS OF LANGUAGE

AT-WSP-0002 · ATLAS 251

Palindrome

An expression that reads the same in both directions under a stated convention.

Explanation

An expression that reads the same in both directions under a stated convention. It turns linear writing into a reversible path and foregrounds formal symmetry.

Example

The form becomes visible in context and can be followed as a movement of interpretation.

Counterexample

A palindrome preserves sequence under reversal rather than merely reusing letters.

Distinction

A palindrome preserves sequence under reversal rather than merely reusing letters.

Effect on thought and perception

It turns linear writing into a reversible path and foregrounds formal symmetry.

Resonance

It turns linear writing into a reversible path and foregrounds formal symmetry.

Cite this entry

Reich, Michael (Hrsg./ed.): „Palindrome“. Atlas der Sprache, AT-WSP-0002. ATLAS 251, data model 1.6.0. https://atlasoflanguage.com/concept/AT-WSP-0002

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