parataxis
Pronunciation: /ˌparəˈtaksɪs/
Definition of parataxis
noun
- the placing of clauses or phrases one after another, without words to indicate coordination or subordination, as in Tell me, how are you?. Contrasted with hypotaxis.
Derivatives
Pronunciation: /-ˈtaktɪk/
adjective
Pronunciation: /-ˈtaktɪk(ə)li/
adverb
Origin:
mid 19th century: from Greek parataxis, from para- 'beside' + taxis 'arrangement' (from tassein 'arrange')