analepsis

English

noun
Definitions
  • A form of flashback in which earlier parts of a narrative are related to others that have already been narrated
  • (medicine) Recovery of strength after sickness.
  • (medicine) A kind of epileptic attack, originating from gastric disorder.

Etymology

Derived from Ancient Greek ἀνάληψις.

Origin

Ancient Greek

ἀνάληψις

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