apodosis

/əˈpɒdəsɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

The second part of a sentence, especially in classical rhetoric, that makes a conclusion or states the result of the first part.

“In classical Greek oratory, the apodosis was the final part of a rhetorical sentence that provided the consequence or outcome.”

Synonyms

  • consequence
  • result

Antonyms

  • condition
  • precedent