parataxis

noun

para·tax·is | \ ˌper-ə-ˈtak-səs

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Definition of parataxis

: the placing of clauses or phrases one after another without coordinating or subordinating connectives

History and Etymology for parataxis

borrowed from Greek parátaxis "placing side by side, marshaling (of troops)," from paratag-, stem of paratassein "to place side by side, put (troops) in proper rank" (from para- para- entry 1 + tássein "to draw up in order [as troops, ships], post, place in order") + -sis -sis — more at tactic entry 2

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“Parataxis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/parataxis. Accessed 2 Mar. 2021.

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parataxis

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para·tax·is | \ -ˈtak-səs

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plural parataxes\ -ˌsēz

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Medical Definition of parataxis

: the parataxic mode of thinking

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