English

Etymology
trope < Latin tropus < Ancient Greek ����ο�

Noun
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en-noun

1. A figure of speech, such as a metaphor, in which a word or phrase is used other than in a literal manner
2. music A short cadence at the end of the melody in some early music
3. music A phrase or verse added to the mass when sung by a choir
4. Judaism A cantillation
5. (literature) Something recurring across a genre or type of literature, such as the 'mad scientist' of horror or 'once upon a time' introduction to fairytales. Similar to a Cliché, but is not necessarily pejorative.

Derived terms
tropical
tropology

Translations
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Greek ����ο� m

Verb
en-verb|trop|ed

1. To use, or embellish something with a trope

References
OED 2nd edition 1989

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