anacolutha

noun

Meaning

(grammar) A sentence or clause that is grammatically inconsistent, especially with respect to the type of clausal or phrasal complement for the initial clause.
Intentional use of such a structure.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

anacolouth(English)anacolouthon(English)anacolouthons(English)antimeria(English)autantonym(English)anacreontic(English)anecdoton(English)auto-antonym(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

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