The difference between Anaphor and Cataphor

When used as nouns, anaphor means 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, whereas cataphor means semicoma.


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  1. Anaphor as a 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.

  1. Cataphor as a noun (medicine):

    Semicoma.

  2. Cataphor as a noun (medicine):

    Somnolence marked by periods of partial consciousness.

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