Definitions:

1. Referring back to or substituting for a preceding word or group of words. ADJECTIVE
   • The storm caused a power outage. It left the entire neighborhood in darkness.
2. Referring to or replacing a word that was used earlier in a text. ADJECTIVE
   • John loves playing basketball. He excels at it.
3. Refers to the use of words or expressions in a sentence that refer back to a previously mentioned word or phrase. ADJECTIVE
   • The book was captivating. It kept me engrossed until the very end.
4. relating to anaphora adjective
   • anaphoric reference

Synonyms:

• Duplication
• Repetition
• Replication