Antistrophic

/ˌæntɪˈstrɑfɪk/ adjective

Definition

Of, relating to, or having the nature of an antistrophe; moving in reverse or opposite direction.

Etymology

From antistrophe + -ic suffix. This adjective form allows the concept to be applied to any movement or structure showing reversal or mirroring.

Kelly Says

Antistrophic patterns appear everywhere—in music (call and response), in debate (thesis and counter-thesis), and in storytelling—showing that humans love symmetrical, mirroring structures!

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