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syn·e·sis | \ ˈsi-nə-səs 
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\Definition of synesis
: a grammatical construction in which agreement or reference is according to sense rather than strict syntax (such as anyone and them in "if anyone calls, tell them I am out")
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On Notional Agreement, the Majority...
On Notional Agreement, the Majority Speak
When plural verbs meet singular nouns (and vice versa)
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“Synesis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/synesis. Accessed 27 Sep. 2020.
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The first known use of synesis was in 1722
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