Explanation
A rearrangement of all the letters of an expression into another expression. It makes verbal material visible as something that can be recombined while remaining materially related.
Example
The form becomes visible in context and can be followed as a movement of interpretation.
Counterexample
An anagram rearranges letters; a palindrome is defined by reading direction.
Distinction
An anagram rearranges letters; a palindrome is defined by reading direction.
Effect on thought and perception
It makes verbal material visible as something that can be recombined while remaining materially related.
Resonance
It makes verbal material visible as something that can be recombined while remaining materially related.
Cite this entry
Reich, Michael (Hrsg./ed.): „Anagram“. Atlas der Sprache, AT-WSP-0001. ATLAS 251, data model 1.6.0. https://atlasoflanguage.com/concept/AT-WSP-0001The address remains stable; editorial content may evolve. A verified modification date per entry is not yet available. Include your access date for precise references.