Meaning of the word asyndeton in English
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asyndeton
US /əˈsɪndɪtɑːn/
UK /əˈsɪndɪtɑːn/
Noun
1.
the omission or absence of a conjunction between parts of a sentence.
Example:
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The phrase "I came, I saw, I conquered" is an example of asyndeton.
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The speaker used asyndeton to create a sense of urgency and impact.
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