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analepsis.

A form of flashback in which earlier parts of a narrative are related to others that have already been narrated

9 characters4 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˌæn.əˈlɛp.sɪs/
  1. A form of flashback in which earlier parts of a narrative are related to others that have already been narrated

    countable · uncountable
  2. Recovery of strength after sickness.

    archaic · countable · uncountable
  3. A kind of epileptic attack, originating from gastric disorder.

    countable · obsolete · uncountable
Where this word comes from

From Ancient Greek ἀνάληψις (análēpsis).

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