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 Definitions of Asyndeton  [əˈsɪn dɪˌtɒn, -tən]  

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Definition of 'Asyndeton' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (n.) asyndeton
the omission of conjunctions, as in “He has provided the poor with jobs, with opportunity, with self-respect.”

Etymology:  (1580–90; < L < Gk, n. use of neut. of asýndetos not linked =a-a -6+sýndetos, v. adj. of

Definition of 'Asyndeton' Webster Dictionary 

1. (noun) Asyndeton
a figure which omits the connective; as, I came, I saw, I conquered. It stands opposed to polysyndeton

'Asyndeton' - Nearby Entries  

asymmetral  asymmetrous  asynartete  asyndeton  asystolism  at one  



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