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apostrophe
nounfemininetechnicaluncommon/ɐˈpɔʃtɾufɨ/a·pós·tro·fe
Definition
1A figure of speech in which the speaker directly addresses an absent or dead person, an abstract quality, or an inanimate object.
Usage examples
“The poet used an apostrophe to death in his most famous sonnet.”
“The apostrophe 'O salty sea' is a classic example of Portuguese literature.”
Synonyms
Common combinations
vehement apostrophedramatic apostrophe