Rhet. [med.L., a. Gr. ἀνακοίνωσις, n. of action f. ἀνακοινό-ειν to communicate, f. ἀνά back + κοινό-ειν to make common, f. κοιν-ός common.] ‘A figure in rhetoric, by which the speaker applies to his hearers or opponents for their opinion upon the point in debate.’ T.
1589. Puttenham, Eng. Poesie (Arb.) 235. Anacœnosis [printed Anachinosis] or the Impartener.
1657. J. Smith, Myst. Rhet., 152. Anacœnosis … is elegantly used with such as are (1) Dead: (2) with the Judge: (3) with the Hearers: (4) with the Opponent: (5) with such as are absent: (6) with sensitive or inanimate things.
1753. Chambers, Cycl. Supp., Anacœnosis … when we consult the adversary, or appeal to the judges.
