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parataxis definition

para·taxis (par′ə tak′sis)

noun

the placing of related clauses, phrases, etc. in a series without the use of connecting words (Ex.: “I came, I saw, I conquered”)

Etymology: ModL < Gr parataxis, a placing beside < para-, beside (see para-) + tassein, to place: see tactics

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