parataxis

American

[par-uh-tak-sis] / ˌpær əˈtæk sɪs /

noun

Grammar.

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 British

/ ˌpærəˈtæktɪk, ˌpærəˈtæksɪs /

noun

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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Origin of parataxis

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

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