Definition: In a way that shows attention and caution to avoid mistakes or harm.

Example: She carefully placed the fragile vase on the shelf.

Definition: Having a protective covering or case around it.

Example: The cased phone is less likely to get damaged if dropped.

Definition: To put something into a case or cover, or to enclose it.

Example: The documents were cased to protect them from damage.

Definition: The incorrect use of a word or phrase in a way that does not fit the context, often leading to confusion or a mixed metaphor.

Example: His speech was filled with catachresis, making it hard to understand his main point.

Definition: Relating to the misuse of a word or phrase, often in a way that creates a new meaning or expression.

Example: The poet's catachrestic use of language added a unique twist to his work.

Definition: Describing something that uses a word in a way that is not correct or is a misuse of language.

Example: The author's catachrestical use of terms made the text difficult to understand.

Definition: Describing a type of verse that is missing one or more syllables at the end of a line, often resulting in an incomplete foot.

Example: The poem was written in a catalectic form, leaving the last syllable of each line unspoken.

Definition: The missing of one or more syllables at the end of a line in poetry, particularly in the last part of the line.

Example: The poet used catalexis to create a unique rhythm in his verses.

Definition: The use of a word, like a pronoun, that points to something mentioned later in a sentence.

Example: In the sentence 'Before he arrived, John was waiting', 'he' is an example of cataphora.

Definition: Relating to a word or phrase that refers to something mentioned later in a sentence or text.

Example: In the sentence 'When he arrived, John was surprised', 'he' is a cataphoric reference to 'John'.

Definition: In a way that is easy to remember or attracts attention, often used to describe music or phrases that are appealing.

Example: The song was written catchily, making it popular among listeners.