Anacolutha

noun

Word Frequency: 0.0

Definitions

1.noun(grammar) A sentence or clause that is grammatically inconsistent, especially with respect to the type of clausal or phrasal complement for the initial clause.

2.nounIntentional use of such a structure.

Synonyms

anacolouth anacolouthon anacolouthons antimeria autantonym anacreontic anecdoton auto-antonym analogue antonomasy contronym synacmy

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