Definition of Hendiadys

1. Noun. Use of two conjoined nouns instead of a noun and modifier.

Generic synonyms: Rhetorical Device

Definition of Hendiadys

1. n. A figure in which the idea is expressed by two nouns connected by and, instead of by a noun and limiting adjective; as, we drink from cups and gold, for golden cups.

Definition of Hendiadys

1. Noun. (rhetoric) a figure of speech used for emphasis, where two words joined by ''and'' are used to express a single complex idea. ¹

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Definition of Hendiadys

1. [n -ES]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Hendiadys

hende
hendeca-
hendecagon
hendecagonal
hendecagons
hendecahedron
hendecane
hendecanes
hendecanol
hendecasyllabic
hendecasyllable
hendecasyllables
hendecatoic
hended
hendersonite
hendiadys (current term)
hendiadyses
hendigo
hending
hendricksite
hends
hendy
heneicosane
heneicosanoic
heneicosanoic acid
heneicosanoyl
henen
henequen
henequens
henequin

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