Word of the Day - October 02, 2024

PERIPETEIA

  • (Greek) a sudden and violent change in circumstances, esp in drama also PERIPETIA, PERIPETY [n -S]
  • a sudden or unexpected reversal of circumstances or situation especially in a literary work.
  • A sudden reversal of fortune or change in circumstances, esp. in reference to fictional narrative
  • a sudden turn of events or an unexpected reversal.