catastasis

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Definition of catastasis in English English dictionary

In classical drama, the third and penultimate section, in which action is heightened for the catastrophe

The state, or condition of anything; constitution; habit of body

{i} intense action before the climax of a drama

That part of a speech, usually the exordium, in which the orator sets forth the subject matter to be discussed

Hyphenation

ca·tas·ta·sis

Etymology

() From Ancient Greek κατάστασις (“settling, appointment”).