Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hendiadys
Noun
/ˈhɛn.dɪˌæ.dɪs/
Definition
A figure of speech in which two words are used together to express a single idea, typically connected by ‘and’.
Examples
- She went to the store and bought bread and butter instead of saying she bought a loaf of bread with butter.
- The phrase ‘sound and fury’ demonstrates hendiadys by combining two descriptors into one concept of chaos.
Meaning
Hendiadys simplifies complex ideas by breaking them down into two parts, creating a more vivid expression.
Synonyms
- Double expression
- Two-for-one description
