| hypozeuxis | |
| hyp-o-zook'-sis | from Gk. hypo, "slightly" and zeugma, "yoke" |
| substitute | |
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Opposite of zeugma. Every clause has its own verb. | |
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| The Republicans filibustered, the Democrats snored, and the independents complained. | ||
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| Sources: | Primary sources Isidore 1.36.4; Mosellanus a5r; Peacham (1577) K3r; Putt. (1589) 177 ("hypozeuxis," "the substitute") | |
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