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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

merism

/məˈrɪzəm/ noun · British & US
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What does merism mean?

noun

A figure of speech in which two contrasting ideas are joined to convey a complete whole. A rhetorical device used to convey totality or completeness by listing two extremes.

Example

"The new policy covers all employees, from the lowest-paid intern to the highest-paid executive, a classic example of merism."

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