Definitions for polysyndeton
ˌpɒl iˈsɪn dɪˌtɒn, -tənpo·lysyn·deton

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. polysyndetonnoun

   using several conjunctions in close succession, especially where some might be omitted (as in `he ran and jumped and laughed for joy')

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. polysyndetonnoun

   The use of many conjunctions to achieve an overwhelming effect in a sentence.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Polysyndetonnoun

   A figure of rhethorick by which the copulative is often repeated: as, I came, and saw and overcame.

   Etymology: πολυζύνδετον.

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1. Polysyndeton

   Polysyndeton (from Ancient Greek πολύ poly, meaning "many", and συνδετόν syndeton, meaning "bound together with".) is the deliberate insertion of conjunctions into a sentence for the purpose of "slow[ing] up the rhythm of the prose" so as to produce "an impressively solemn note."In grammar, a polysyndetic coordination is a coordination in which all conjuncts are linked by coordinating conjunctions (usually and, but, or, nor in English).

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1. polysyndeton

   Polysyndeton is a literary and rhetorical technique in which conjunctions (for example, 'and', 'or', 'but') are repeatedly used in quick succession, often with no commas, even when the conjunctions could be removed. This technique can be used to create a sense of continuity, emphasize the subject's importance, or make a speech more memorable.

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1. Polysyndetonnoun

   a figure by which the conjunction is often repeated, as in the sentence, "We have ships and men and money and stores." Opposed to asyndeton

2. Etymology: [NL., from Gr. poly`s many + bound together, fr. to bind together; with + to bind.]

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1. Polysyndeton

   Polysyndeton is the use of several conjunctions in close succession, especially where some might be omitted. It is a stylistic scheme used to achieve a variety of effects: it can increase the rhythm of prose, speed or slow its pace, convey solemnity or even ecstasy and childlike exuberance. Another common use of polysyndeton is to create a sense of being overwhelmed, or in fact directly overwhelm the audience by using conjunctions, rather than commas, leaving little room for a reader to breathe. In grammar, a polysyndetic coordination is a coordination in which all conjuncts are linked by coordinating conjunctions.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Polysyndeton

   pol-i-sin′de-ton, n. (rhet.) figurative repetition of connectives or conjunctions.

Matched Categories

1. • Rhetorical Device

Usage in printed sourcesFrom: 

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How to pronounce polysyndeton?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say polysyndeton in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of polysyndeton in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of polysyndeton in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=polysyndeton
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Polysyndeton
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=polysyndeton
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polysyndeton
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/polysyndeton
7. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=polysyndeton
8. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=polysyndeton
9. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=polysyndeton