‖ ˈecphasis [Gr. ἔκϕασις declaration, f. stem either of ἐκϕαίνειν to show forth, or of ἐκϕάναι to tell forth. Cf. ecphrasis.] (See quot.) 1706Phillips, Ecphasis (in Rhet.) a plain declaration or interpretation of a thing.1775in Ash; and in mod. Dicts.