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n. pl. ap·o·si·o·pe·ses (-sz)
A sudden breaking off of a thought in the middle of a sentence, as though the speaker were unwilling or unable to continue.
[Late Latin aposipsis, from Greek, from aposipn, to become silent : apo-, intensive pref.; see apo- + sipn, to be silent (from sip, silence).]
apo·sio·petic (-ptk) adj.
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ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words AntonymsNoun 1. aposiopesis - breaking off in the middle of a sentence (as by writers of realistic conversations)
rhetorical device - a use of language that creates a literary effect (but often without regard for literal significance)
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How come we never get great words like "schtick" on WOTD?
-- PW the kibbitzer
-- PW the kibbitzer
"Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention to arrive safely in a pretty and well-preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming: Wow!!! What a ride!"
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Must have been a bumper schticker.I really don't have a clue. I just noticed this on a bumper sticker, and had a good laugh.
-- PW
"Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention to arrive safely in a pretty and well-preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming: Wow!!! What a ride!"
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