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parataxis

[ par-uh-tak-sis ]

noun

, Grammar.
  1. the placing together of sentences, clauses, or phrases without a conjunctive word or words, as Hurry up, it is getting late! I came—I saw—I conquered.

parataxis

/ ˌpærəˈtæktɪk; ˌpærəˈtæksɪs /

noun

  1. the juxtaposition of clauses in a sentence without the use of a conjunction, as for example None of my friends stayed — they all left early

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Derived Forms

  • ˌparaˈtactically, adverb
  • paratactic, adjective

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Other Words From

  • par·a·tac·tic [par-, uh, -, tak, -tik], para·tacti·cal adjective
  • para·tacti·cal·ly adverb

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Word History and Origins

Origin of parataxis1

1835–45; < New Latin < Greek parátaxis an arranging in order for battle. See para- 1, -taxis

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Word History and Origins

Origin of parataxis1

C19: New Latin from Greek, from paratassein, literally: to arrange side by side, from para- 1+ tassein to arrange

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