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anthorism.

A description or definition contrary to that which is given by the opposing party.

9 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun
  1. A description or definition contrary to that which is given by the opposing party.

    rare · rhetoric
Where this word comes from

From Ancient Greek ἀνθορισμός (anthorismós) from ἀνθορίζω (anthorízō, “make a counterdefinition”) from ἀντί (antí, “against”) + ὅρος (hóros, “boundary”).

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