POLYPTOTON - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Noun

repetition of a word in a different case or inflection in the same sentence

Example: My own heart's heart

Categories: Repetition

Synonyms

Polyptoton

🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)

The word "polyptoton" comes from Ancient Greek πολύπτωτον.

🧩 Fun Fact

Greek mythology embedded itself so deeply in language that we still use mythological names as common words.