Explanation
Amphigurie constructs a surface that appears comprehensible, beneath which no stable statement can be inferred. It is precisely the form that promises meaning, which the content denies.
Example
The transcendental lateral axis calibrates the ontological “perhaps.”
Counterexample
A complex technical statement with precisely definable terms is not an amphigurie.
Distinction
Distinguishing it from nonsense: Amphigury often imitates meaningful or scholarly discourse in a particularly impressive way.
Effect on thought and perception
It sharpens our awareness that linguistic coherence can feign meaning.
Resonance
The form resonates with insight, while the conceptual foundation beneath it is lacking.
Cite this entry
Reich, Michael (Hrsg./ed.): „Amphigurie“. Atlas der Sprache, AT-HAR-0005. ATLAS 251, data model 1.6.0. https://atlasoflanguage.com/concept/AT-HAR-0005The address remains stable; editorial content may evolve. A verified modification date per entry is not yet available. Include your access date for precise references.