anaphoric
/ˌænəˈfɔrɪk/
adjective
- Relating to a word or phrase that refers back to an earlier word or phrase in a text or conversation.
- Teachers often explain anaphoric pronouns like 'it' or 'they' to help students understand reading passages.
- In the sentence 'Maria left because she was tired,' the word 'she' is an anaphoric reference to 'Maria.'
- The anaphoric relationship between 'the dog' and 'it' makes the story easier to follow.
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