Associations to the word «Anaphor»

Wiktionary

ANAPHOR, noun. (linguistics) An expression referring to another expression. In stricter uses, an expression referring to something earlier in the discourse or, even more strictly, only reflexive and reciprocal pronouns.

Dictionary definition

ANAPHOR, noun. A word (such as a pronoun) used to avoid repetition; the referent of an anaphor is determined by its antecedent.

Wise words

The chief difference between words and deeds is that words are always intended for men for their approbation, but deeds can be done only for God.
Leo Tolstoy