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A figure which omits the connective; as, I came, I saw, I conquered. It stands opposed to polysyndeton.

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  1. n. A figure which omits the connective; as, I came, I saw, I conquered. It stands opposed to polysyndeton.
  2. n. the omission of conjunctions where they would normally be used
  3. A figure which omits the connective; as, I came, I saw, I conquered. It stands opposed to polysyndeton.
  4. A figure which omits the connective; as, I came, I saw, Iconquered. It stands opposed to polysyndeton.
  5. n. the omission of conjunctions where they would normally be used