alphaconceptual
(aal' fuh kun CEP shoo ul)
adj. pertaining to that which results in a literary work when the
spelling of a word or near-word, or a group of words or near-words
(in letters, but other symbols such as numerals or punctuation
marks as well), coupled with its verbal meaning, produces a
metaphor of central importance to the work it is in.
spelling of a word or near-word, or a group of words or near-words
(in letters, but other symbols such as numerals or punctuation
marks as well), coupled with its verbal meaning, produces a
metaphor of central importance to the work it is in.
Origin: [From "alphabetical" and "conceptual."][ rec'd October 22, 1989]