Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
zeugma
noun
/ˈzɔɪɡmə/
Definition
A figure of speech in which a word applies to multiple parts of the sentence.
Examples
- She broke his car and his heart.
- He caught three fish and a cold.
Meaning
Zeugma often creates a unique or interesting relationship between words, typically by applying a single verb to different objects in different contexts.
Synonyms
- Ellipsis
- Compression
- Confluence
