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tropology
CIDE DICTIONARY
tropology, n. [Gr. ; a trope + discourse: cf. F. tropologie.].
A rhetorical mode of speech, including tropes, or changes from the original import of the word. Sir T. Browne. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
tropology, n.
1 the figurative use of words.
2 figurative interpretation, esp. of the Scriptures.
1 the figurative use of words.
2 figurative interpretation, esp. of the Scriptures.
Derivative
tropological adj.
Etymology
LL tropologia f. Gk tropologia (as TROPE)
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