zeugma in Russian
zeugma in Russian is зе́вгма — 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 Russian
зе́вгма
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 Russian?
"zeugma" in Russian is зе́вгма. 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 зе́вгма?
"zeugma" in Russian is зе́вгма, 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 Russian, "zeugma" is зе́вгма.
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