Definition of ANAPHOR

anaphor

Plural: anaphora, anaphors

Noun

  • a word (such as a pronoun) used to avoid repetition; the referent of an anaphor is determined by its antecedent
  • An expression referring to another expression. In stricter uses, an expression referring to something earlier in the discourse or, even more strictly, only reflexive and reciprocal pronouns.

Origin / Etymology

Back-formation from anaphora.

Antonyms

cataphora, logophor

Scrabble Score: 12

anaphor is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
anaphor is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
anaphor is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 13

anaphor is a valid Words With Friends word