Definition of Asyndeton

1. Noun. The omission of conjunctions where they would normally be used.

Generic synonyms: Rhetorical Device
Derivative terms: Asyndetic

Definition of Asyndeton

1. n. A figure which omits the connective; as, I came, I saw, I conquered. It stands opposed to polysyndeton.

Definition of Asyndeton

1. Noun. (rhetoric) A stylistic scheme in which conjunctions are deliberately omitted from a series of words, phrases, clauses. ¹

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Definition of Asyndeton

1. the omission of certain conjunctions [n -TA or -TONS]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Asyndeton

asynchronies
asynchronism
asynchronisms
asynchronous
asynchronous operation
asynchronous pulse generator
asynchronous transfer mode
asynchronously
asynchronousness
asynchrony
asynclitism
asyndesis
asyndeta
asyndetic
asyndetically
asyndeton (current term)
asyndetons
asynechia
asynergia
asynergic
asynergy
asynesia
asystematic
asystole
asystoles
asystolia
asystolic
asystolism
at's
at-

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