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ASYNDETON

\ɐsˈɪndɛtən], \ɐsˈɪndɛtən], \ɐ_s_ˈɪ_n_d_ɛ_t_ə_n]\

Definitions of ASYNDETON

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
1790 - A Complete Dictionary of the English Language

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A figure in rhet. Which keeps the parts of speech together without the use of conjunctions.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

A figure in grammar, when a conjuction copulative is ommited.

1790 - A Complete Dictionary of the English Language
By Thomas Sheridan

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