Definition of AUXESIS

auxesis

Meanings

Plural: auxeses

Noun

  • growth from increase in cell size without cell division
  • A rhetorical device whereby the subject matter is made greater, particularly
  • Overstatement, hyperbole.
  • A rhetorical device whereby the subject matter is made greater, particularly
  • Arrangement of a series in ascending order.
  • Biological growth, (now usually restricted to) expansion or growth of an organism apart from that due to cellular division.
  • The condition of being auxetic

Origin / Etymology

From Ancient Greek αὔξησις (aúxēsis, “growth”), from αὐξάνω (auxánō, “to grow”).

Synonyms

amplificatio, amplification, climax, hyperbole, spin

Antonyms

antonym(s) of, catacosmesis, meiosis, merisis

Scrabble Score: 14

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

Words With Friends Score: 15

auxesis is a valid Words With Friends word