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Word: Parataxis
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
mid 19th century: from Greek parataxis, from para- ‘beside’ + taxis ‘arrangement’ (from tassein ‘arrange’)
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˌparəˈtaksɪs
Dialects: British English
Definition:
the placing of clauses or phrases one after another, without words to indicate coordination or subordination, as in Tell me, how are you?
Short Definition:placing of clauses or phrases one after another, without words to indicate coordination or subordination
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