epitasis

Pronunciation: /ɪˈpɪtəsɪs/

The English word “epitasis” has 3 meanings listed here.

noun

The second part of a play, in which the action begins.
The addition of a concluding sentence that merely emphasizes what has already been stated.
The period of violence in a fever or disease; paroxysm.

From Ancient Greek ἐπίτασις (epítasis, “stretching”), from ἐπιτείνω (epiteínō, “to stretch”), from ἐπί (epí) + τείνω (teínō, “stretch”).

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