zeugma in Irish
zeugma in Irish is séagma — 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 Irish
séagma
(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 Irish?
"zeugma" in Irish is séagma. 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 use "zeugma" in a sentence?
Example: "The line about losing her keys and her temper is a classic zeugma." In Irish, "zeugma" is séagma.
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