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syllepsis
[ si-lep-sis ]
noun
, Grammar.
, plural syl·lep·ses [si-, lep, -seez].
- the use of a word or expression to perform two syntactic functions, especially to modify two or more words of which at least one does not agree in number, case, or gender, as the use of are in Neither he nor we are willing. Compare zeugma.
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Derived Forms
- sylˈleptically, adverb
- sylˈleptic, adjective
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Other Words From
- syl·lep·tic [si-, lep, -tik], adjective
- syl·lepti·cal·ly adverb
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Word History and Origins
Origin of syllepsis1
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Word History and Origins
Origin of syllepsis1
C16: from Late Latin, from Greek sullēpsis, from sul- syn- + lēpsis a taking, from lambanein to take
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Example Sentences
The upmating of the persons, called in Greek syllepsis, touches the use of the personal pronouns.
From Project Gutenberg
For Ovid's use of syllepsis, see at vi 16 spem nostram terras deseruitque simul (p 234).
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