Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

preterition

noun

/ˌprɛtəˈrɪʃən/

Definition

The act of passing over or neglecting something without mention.

Examples

In his speech, the politician made a preterition of the controversial issue to avoid conflict.
The author used preterition to subtly emphasize the importance of the topic he was avoiding.

Meaning

Preterition refers to the intentional omission or disregard of something, especially in speech or writing. It is often used in rhetoric to draw attention to the very thing that is being overlooked.