Word
Syllepsis
How many syllables?
3 Syllables
How it's divided?
syl-lep-sis
Definition
- n. - A figure of speech by which a word is used in a literal
and metaphorical sense at the same time.
- n. - The agreement of a verb or adjective with one, rather
than another, of two nouns, with either of which it might agree in
gender, number, etc.; as, rex et regina beati.
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