anagoge

Meanings

• Figure of speech

  A figure of speech in which a word or phrase is understood in a sense other than its literal meaning, often implying a deeper or figurative meaning.

  - "The anagoge of the prophet's words was not clear until after the event had occurred."
  - "The title of the book was an anagoge for its unexpected content."

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Variants

List of all variants of anagoge that leads to same result
anagoge , anagoges , anagogic , anagogical , anagogically , anagogies , anagogy

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'anagoge' meaning 'leading or guiding up,' derived from 'anageō' meaning 'to lead up' or 'to draw up.'

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Trivia

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1. Anagoge was used extensively in medieval and Renaissance literature, particularly in allegorical and religious texts.

2. Anagoge is related to the concept of 'entendre double,' or double meaning, in French literature.

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Related Concepts

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1. Metaphor: Anagoge is a type of metaphor where a word or phrase is given a figurative meaning that goes beyond its literal sense.

2. Allegory: Anagoge is often used in allegorical texts to convey hidden meanings and messages.

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Culture

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Anagoge has been used extensively in literature and poetry, particularly in religious and philosophical texts, to convey deeper meanings and interpretations.

How to Memorize "anagoge"

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   - Visualize a ladder or staircase leading up to a higher meaning or understanding. Each rung of the ladder represents a deeper interpretation of a word or phrase.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'anagoge' with the idea of a deeper or figurative meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'A-N-A-G-O-G-E' to remember the meaning: 'Another Notion After General Observation'.

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