catastasis

American  

[kuh-tas-tuh-sis] / kəˈtæs tə sɪs /

noun

plural

catastases

1. the part of a drama, preceding the catastrophe, in which the action is at its height; the climax of a play.

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Etymology

Origin of catastasis

1650–60; < Greek katástasis stability, akin to kathistánai to make stand, settle. See cata-, stasis

Example Sentences

Consider therefore this pitiable Twentieth of June as a futility; no catastrophe, rather a catastasis, or heightening.

From The French Revolution by Carlyle, Thomas

It doubles itself in the middle of his life, reflects itself in another, repeats itself, protasis, epitasis, catastasis, catastrophe.

From Ulysses by Joyce, James