paratactical
/ˌpɛrəˈtæktɪkəl/
adjective
- Relating to or characterized by parataxis (placing clauses or phrases side by side without conjunctions); same as 'paratactic'.
- In paratactical constructions, the relationship between ideas is implied rather than stated.
- Her paratactical speech style made her seem very direct and to the point.
- The paratactical arrangement of the sentences gave the essay a choppy, energetic rhythm.
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