Anaphorically

/ænəˈfɔrɪkli/ adverb

Definition

In a manner that refers back to or makes use of anaphoric references; in a way that connects to previously mentioned words or concepts.

Etymology

From anaphorical + -ly (adverb suffix), creating an adverbial form describing how something is done anaphorically.

Kelly Says

When linguists say a pronoun functions 'anaphorically,' they're describing how language creates an invisible web of connections that helps readers follow complicated ideas.

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