parataxis

par·a·tax·is

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [par-uh-tak-sis]
- /ˌpær əˈtæk sɪs/
- /ˌpæ.rə.ˈtæk.sɪs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [par-uh-tak-sis]
- /ˌpær əˈtæk sɪs/

Definitions of parataxis word

noun parataxis the placing together of sentences, clauses, or phrases without a conjunctive word or words, as Hurry up, it is getting late! I came—I saw—I conquered. 1
noun parataxis the juxtaposition of clauses in a sentence without the use of a conjunction, as for example None of my friends stayed — they all left early 0
noun parataxis the placing of related clauses, phrases, etc. in a series without the use of connecting words (Ex.: “I came, I saw, I conquered”) 0

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Origin of parataxis

First appearance:

before 1835

One of the 34% newest English words

1835-45; < New Latin < Greek parátaxis an arranging in order for battle. See para-1, -taxis

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Parts of speech for Parataxis

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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parataxis popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 52% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

parataxis usage trend in Literature

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