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metalepsis

noun/ˌmɛtəˈlɛpsɪs/

a figure of speech in which a word or phrase is used in a way that creates a connection between two distinct ideas or concepts

The author skillfully employed metalepsis to weave together the themes of time and memory, creating a richer narrative experience.

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word origin — From Greek 'metalepsis', from 'meta-' meaning 'beyond' and 'lepsis' meaning 'a taking'.