zeugma in Greek
zeugma in Greek is ζεύγμα — zeugma means a figure of speech in which one word, often a verb or adjective, applies to two or more nouns though it fits only one of them in sense.
zeugma in Greek
ζεύγμα
Pronounced: zevgma
(rhetoric) The act of using a word, particularly an adjective or verb, to apply to more than one noun when its sense is appropriate to only one.
What does "zeugma" mean?
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noun A figure of speech in which one word, often a verb or adjective, applies to two or more nouns though it fits only one of them in sense.
"The line about losing her keys and her temper is a classic zeugma."
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zeugma in a sentence
- The line about losing her keys and her temper is a classic zeugma.
- Writers use zeugma to add wit to a sentence.
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What is "zeugma" in Greek?
"zeugma" in Greek is ζεύγμα. zeugma means: A figure of speech in which one word, often a verb or adjective, applies to two or more nouns though it fits only one of them in sense.
How do you pronounce ζεύγμα?
"zeugma" in Greek is ζεύγμα, pronounced "zevgma".
How do you use "zeugma" in a sentence?
Example: "The line about losing her keys and her temper is a classic zeugma." In Greek, "zeugma" is ζεύγμα.
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