anticlimax

Meanings

• noun

  The feeling of disappointment or underwhelmment following a grand expectation or build-up.

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Antonyms

cliffhanger , auxesis , climax

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Synonyms

bathos

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with anticlimax
haxel , maxaxle , axle , maximus , laxative , casserole , axlehole , chassis

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Variants

List of all variants of anticlimax that leads to same result
anticlimax , anticlimaxes

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Etymology

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Originally from the Greek word 'anticlimax' meaning 'climax reversed' or 'counter-climax'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'anticlimax' was first used in English literature in the late 16th century.

2. Anticlimax is a popular device used in comedy to create unexpected and humorous outcomes.

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Related Concepts

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1. climax: The opposite of anticlimax, representing a peak or culmination of a situation or story.

2. irony: A literary device where the intended meaning is opposite to the literal meaning, often used to create anticlimax.

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Culture

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Anticlimax is a common literary device used to create suspense and then subvert expectations. It can be found in various forms of literature, from novels to short stories and even in poetry.

How to Memorize "anticlimax"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a grand event or situation building up to an expected climax, only for it to be underwhelming or disappointing.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'anticlimax' with disappointment or underwhelmment following a grand expectation.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the Greek origin of the word, 'anticlimax' meaning 'climax reversed' or 'counter-climax'.

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