merismus

πŸ“– Definitions

noun

Describing the whole of something by specifying its two extremes, such as contrasting or complementary parts.

πŸ’¬ Usage Examples

β€œAnderson argues that the terms β€˜good and evil’ may be a merismus which refers to all of the law.” Virginia Miller; A King and a Fool?; Brill; 2019.
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