paradiastole

发音

US /ˌpɛrədaɪˈæstəli/
UK /ˌpærədaɪˈæstəli/

词形变化

paradiastoles 复数 paradiastoles

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    A form of euphemism in which a positive synonym is substituted for a negative word.

词源

From Ancient Greek παραδιαστολή (paradiastolḗ), from παρα- (para-, “next to, alongside”) + διαστολή (diastolḗ, “separation, distinction”).

来源：wiktionary