parataxis

[ par-uh-tak-sis ]

noun

, Grammar.

1. 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.

parataxis

/ ˌpærəˈtæktɪk; ˌpærəˈtæksɪs /

noun

1. 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

Derived Forms

• ˌparaˈtactically, adverb
• paratactic, adjective

Other Words From

• par·a·tac·tic [par-, uh, -, tak, -tik], para·tacti·cal adjective
• para·tacti·cal·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of parataxis¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of parataxis¹

C19: New Latin from Greek, from paratassein, literally: to arrange side by side, from para- ¹+ tassein to arrange