Definitions for zeugma
ˈzug məzeug·ma

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. zeugmanoun

   use of a word to govern two or more words though appropriate to only one

   "`Mr. Pickwick took his hat and his leave' is an example of zeugma"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. zeugmanoun

   The act of using a word, particularly an adjective or verb, to apply to more than one noun when its sense is appropriate to only one.

2. zeugmanoun

   Syllepsis.

3. Etymology: From ζεῦγμα.

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

1. Zeugmanoun

   A figure in Grammar, when a verb agreeing with divers nouns, or an adjective with divers substantives, is referred to one expresly, and to the other by supplement, as lust overcame shame, boldness fear, and madness reason.

   Etymology: from ζευγμα.

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1. zeugma

   A zeugma is a rhetorical literary device in which a word, usually a verb or adjective, is used within a sentence to apply to or relate to multiple parts of the sentence even though it may not logically or grammatically apply to all of them in the same way. The purpose is often to create dramatic, comedic, or poetic effects.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Zeugmanoun

   a figure by which an adjective or verb, which agrees with a nearer word, is, by way of supplement, referred also to another more remote; as, "hic illius arma, hic currus fuit;" where fuit, which agrees directly with currus, is referred also to arma

2. Etymology: [L., from Gr. , fr. to yoke, join. See Yoke.]

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1. Zeugma

   Zeugma and syllepsis are related figures of speech in which different parts of a sentence are joined together by one single phrase or word.

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

1. Zeugma

   zūg′ma, n. (gram.) a figure by which an adjective or verb which agrees with a nearer word is, by way of supplement, referred also to another more remote, whether grammatically corresponding or not.—adj. Zeugmat′ic. [Gr.,—zeugnunai, to yoke.]

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1. zeugma

   a figure of speech in which a word applies to two others in different senses (e.g., John and his license expired last week) or to two others of which it semantically suits only one (e.g., with weeping eyes and hearts). a figure of speech in which a word is applied to two others in different senses (e.g., caught the train and a bad cold) or to two others of which it grammatically suits only one (e.g., neither they nor it is working).

   
   

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How to pronounce zeugma?

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

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   Tessa

   South African

How to say zeugma in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of zeugma in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of zeugma in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=zeugma
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Zeugma
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=zeugma
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/zeugma
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=zeugma
7. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=zeugma