hypotyposis

[ hahy-puh-tahy-poh-sis ]

noun

, Rhetoric.

1. lifelike description of a thing or scene.

Word History and Origins

Origin of hypotyposis¹

1575–85; < Greek hypotýpōsis outline, copy pattern, equivalent to hypo- hypo- + týpōsis forming, molding ( týp ( os ) beat, impression, mold + -ōsis -osis )

Example Sentences

All hypotyposis (presentation, subjectio sub adspectum), or sensible illustration, is twofold.

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