Definition of hyperbaton in English:
hyperbaton
noun hʌɪˈpəːbətɒnhaɪˈpərbəˌtɑn
Rhetoric An inversion of the normal order of words, especially for the sake of emphasis, as in the sentence ‘this I must see’.
Example sentencesExamples
- The prose of Marías wraps long sentences and hyperbatons in a more torrid embrace than ever in his reiterations.
- Likewise, Lucan uses hyperbaton to suggest Erictho's agitation, as she threatens to reveal Persephone's darkest secrets.
- A couple of hyperbatons here and there can help create more suspense.
- That's an original idea, toss out SVO syntax and let the hyperbatons roll!
- The use of the poetic device hyperbaton, or inverted word order, is a form of repetition that sets the mood for the rest of the section.
Origin
Mid 16th century: via Latin from Greek huperbaton 'overstepping' (from huper 'over, above' + bainein 'go, walk').
Definition of hyperbaton in US English:
hyperbaton
nounhīˈpərbəˌtänhaɪˈpərbəˌtɑn
Rhetoric An inversion of the normal order of words, especially for the sake of emphasis, as in the sentence “this I must see.”.
Example sentencesExamples
- The prose of Marías wraps long sentences and hyperbatons in a more torrid embrace than ever in his reiterations.
- That's an original idea, toss out SVO syntax and let the hyperbatons roll!
- The use of the poetic device hyperbaton, or inverted word order, is a form of repetition that sets the mood for the rest of the section.
- Likewise, Lucan uses hyperbaton to suggest Erictho's agitation, as she threatens to reveal Persephone's darkest secrets.
- A couple of hyperbatons here and there can help create more suspense.
Origin
Mid 16th century: via Latin from Greek huperbaton ‘overstepping’ (from huper ‘over, above’ + bainein ‘go, walk’).