ATLAS OF LANGUAGE

AT-HAR7-0007 · ATLAS 251

Epitrope

A seemingly permissive invitation whose consequences expose its problem.

Explanation

Apparent consent becomes indirect warning or criticism.

Example

Go ahead and ignore every source—and see what remains of the claim.

Counterexample

Please do not ignore the sources.

Effect on thought and perception

Lets judgement arise from imagined consequences.

Resonance

The path is opened so that its dead end becomes visible.

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Reich, Michael (Hrsg./ed.): „Epitrope“. Atlas der Sprache, AT-HAR7-0007. ATLAS 251, data model 1.6.0. https://atlasoflanguage.com/concept/AT-HAR7-0007

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