epizeuxislike

Epizeuxislike is a neologism used to describe a rhetorical effect or stylistic choice that mimics or resembles epizeuxis. Epizeuxis itself is a figure of speech involving the immediate repetition of a word or phrase for emphasis. Therefore, "epizeuxislike" refers to instances where a similar sense of repetition for emphasis is achieved, but not necessarily through the direct, adjacent repetition characteristic of true epizeuxis.

This term might be applied to contexts where words or ideas are repeated with slight variations, or with pauses in between, but where the intent and impact are similar to that of epizeuxis. It captures a broader category of emphatic repetition that resonates with the core function of epizeuxis, even if the exact structure differs. For example, a speaker might repeat a key concept in different sentences within a short span to reinforce its importance, creating an epizeuxislike effect.

The concept acknowledges that stylistic devices can have variations and approximations. While strict adherence to the definition of epizeuxis is not present, the "epizeuxislike" quality highlights the communicative power of reinforcing a point through repetition. It suggests a deliberate choice by a communicator to employ a repetitive structure that, while not a textbook example of epizeuxis, serves a comparable purpose in drawing attention and emphasizing a particular element of the message.