gemination
- noun
- /ˌdʒɛmɪˈneɪʃən/
- Literature
- Shakespeare often employs gemination such as 'farewell, farewell' for dramatic emphasis.
Examples
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The use of gemination creates a rhythmic effect that draws the reader's attention.
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In poetry, gemination can emphasize important ideas by repeating key phrases.
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What is gemination?
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The gemination technique can enhance emotional appeal.
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In poetry, gemination can emphasize important ideas by repeating key phrases.
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Shakespeare often uses gemination in lines like 'farewell, farewell' to create dramatic impact.
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Employing gemination in speeches can significantly enhance the emotional resonance of the message.
Synonyms
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An action of saying or doing the same thing again to make it clear and show its importance
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Using the same word or phrase to make a point stronger and create a rhythm
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A quick repeat of a word to add emphasis
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Repeating a word or short phrase in a sentence to add emphasis
How Emphatic
Surface Forms
Morphology
gemination = geminate (semi-transparent) = gemin + ation
Formally a regular noun from 'geminate' + '-ation' meaning 'the process/state of doubling', but the senses are technical and domain-specific.
Etymology
Gemination comes from the Latin root gemin- meaning 'twin' or 'double', the same root as Gemini, the star sign of the twins. So, in language it means 'doubling', like repeating a word or phrase to add emphasis.