enclisis

/ɛnˈklɪsɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

A linguistic phenomenon in which a word or phrase that is grammatically a subject or object is placed after the verb it governs, often for emphasis or rhythm.

“The poet’s use of enclisis created a unique musical quality in the poem’s rhythm.”

Synonyms

  • ellipsis
  • hysteresis

Antonyms

  • hyperbaton