cataphora

 
Pronunciation: /kəˈtaf(ə)rə/

noun

[mass noun] Grammar
  • the use of a word or phrase that refers to or stands for a later word or phrase (e.g. the pronoun he in he may be approaching 37, but Jeff has no plans to retire from the sport yet). Compare with anaphora.

Derivatives

cataphoric

Pronunciation: /katəˈfɒrɪk/
adjective

cataphorically

adverb

Origin:

1970s: from cata- on the pattern of anaphora