| diazeugma | |
| di-a-zoog'-ma | disjunctio, disiunctio |
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The figure by which a single subject governs several verbs or verbal constructions (usually arranged in parallel fashion and expressing a similar idea); the opposite of zeugma. | |
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| The Romans destroyed Numantia, razed Carthage, obliterated Corinth, overthrew Fregellae. —Ad Herennium | ||
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| Sources: | Ad Herennium 4.27.37 ("disiunctio") | |
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