Asyndeton
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /əˈsɪndətən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Asyndeton is a noun meaning (grammar, rhetoric) Omission of conjunctions, especially for rhetorical effect.
Meaning
(grammar, rhetoric) Omission of conjunctions, especially for rhetorical effect.
Example Sentences
Asyndeton the Cop'latives denies. Faith, Justice, Truth, Religion, Mercy dies.
Asyndeton the copulative denies; And sometimes haste and rage sometimes implies.
Asyndeton, or the Loose language... as thus. I saw it, I said it, I will sweare it.
Word Forms
- asyndetons
- asyndeta
Synonyms for asyndeton
Depending on context, synonyms include asyndesis.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include ellipsis, juxtaposition, elision, grammarlessness, prepositionlessness, eclipsis.
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