parataxis

[par-uh-tak-sis]

noun

Grammar.

1. 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

/ ˌpærəˈtæktɪk, ˌpærəˈtæksɪs /

noun

1. 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

Other Word Forms

• paratactic adjective
• paratactical adjective
• paratactically adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of parataxis¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of parataxis¹

C19: New Latin from Greek, from paratassein, literally: to arrange side by side, from _para- ¹ + tassein to arrange