periodic sentence

pe·ri·od·ic sen·tence

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Definitions of periodic sentence words

noun periodic sentence a sentence that, by leaving the completion of its main clause to the end, produces an effect of suspense, as in Unable to join the others at the dance because of my sprained ankle, I went to a movie. 1
noun periodic sentence a sentence in which the completion of the main clause is left to the end, thus creating an effect of suspense 0
noun periodic sentence a sentence in which the essential elements, in the main clause, are withheld until the end or separated as by modifiers or subordinate clauses (Ex.: stock prices, as he had warned, had collapsed) 0

before 1895

One of the 18% newest English words

First recorded in 1895-1900

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 29% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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