Definition of CHIASMUS

chiasmus

Meanings

Plural: chiasmi, chiasmuses

Noun

  • inversion in the second of two parallel phrases
  • An inversion of the relationship between the elements of phrases.

Origin / Etymology

From Ancient Greek χιασμός (khiasmós), from χιάζω (khiázō, “to mark with a chi”), from χ (kh, “chi”).

Synonyms

chiasm

Scrabble Score: 15

chiasmus is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
chiasmus is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
chiasmus is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 17

chiasmus is a valid Words With Friends word