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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

tropology

/ˈtrɒpələdʒi/ noun · British & US
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What does tropology mean?

noun

The study of the properties and relationships of tropes, or figures of speech, in literature and rhetoric. The study of the use of tropes in language and literature.

Example

"The professor's lecture on tropology explored the ways in which metaphor and simile are used in poetry."

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