In rhetoric and grammar, the separation or repetition of a word with one or more words between them, creating emphasis or stylistic effect.
From Greek 'dia-' (through, apart) + 'kope' (cutting). The term literally describes cutting a word apart by placing other words in between, a technique ancient rhetoricians formally named and categorized.
Diacope is what happens when someone says 'Let. It. Go.' with those dramatic pauses—the word gets cut apart and repeated, which makes it stick in your brain way harder than just saying it normally, which is why advertisers and politicians love this rhetorical trick!
Complete word intelligence in one call. Free tier — 50 lookups/day.