noun

anagnorisis

ana·gno·ris·is 5 syllables

The moment in the plot of a drama in which the hero makes a discovery that explains previously unexplained events or …

Word facts

Part of speech noun
Syllables 5
Letters 11
Starts with A

Definition of Anagnorisis

The moment in the plot of a drama in which the hero makes a discovery that explains previously unexplained events or situations; a denouement.

The moment in the plot of a drama in which the hero makes a discovery that explains previously unexplained events or situations; a denouement.

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How many syllables does anagnorisis have?

Anagnorisis has 5 syllables: ana·gno·ris·is. The word is broken into 5 spoken beats.

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Anagnorisis is used as a noun. As a noun, it names a thing, idea, or concept.

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