Meanings
noun
- rarerhetoricA description or definition contrary to that which is given by the opposing party.
Synonyms: counterdefinition
Synonyms & antonyms
nounA description or definition contrary to that which is given by the opposing party.
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Origin
- Ancient Greekἀνθορισμός
- Englishanthorism
From Ancient Greek ἀνθορισμός (anthorismós) from ἀνθορίζω (anthorízō, “make a counterdefinition”) from ἀντί (antí, “against”) + ὅρος (hóros, “boundary”).
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APA
anthorism. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/anthorism
MLA
“anthorism.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/anthorism. Accessed November 2, 2026.
Chicago
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “anthorism,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/anthorism.
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