word
Literary
Parataxis
pah-rah-TAK-sis
/ˌpærəˈtæksɪs/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
Parataxis
Dictionary meaning
Placing clauses or phrases one after another without coordinating words.
Examples
- 'I came, I saw, I conquered' is a famous example of parataxis.
Pronunciation tips
Four syllables. Stress on third syllable.
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