syntagma
noun
an element that enters into a syntagmatic relationship.
syntagmata
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pluralof syntagma.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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In the centre bristled the phalanx, formed of syntagmata or full squares having sixteen men on each side.
From Salammbo by Gustave Flaubert
There was a company of sixty Umbrians who, firm on their hams, their pikes before their eyes, immovable and grinding their teeth, forced two syntagmata to recoil simultaneously.
From Salammbo by Gustave Flaubert
They ran on the flank of the syntagmata by the side of the captains.
From Salammbo by Gustave Flaubert
Two syntagmata, however, had taken refuge on the right in a bend of ground, had thrown away their arms, and were all kneeling with their faces towards the Punic tents imploring mercy with uplifted arms.
From Salammbo by Gustave Flaubert
Some syntagmata composed of sturdy men, chosen expressly for the purpose, had broken in three gates.
From Salammbo by Gustave Flaubert
