allosyndesis

/ˌæləˈsɪndɪsɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

A literary device in which two words or phrases are combined to create a word or phrase with a new meaning.

“The author employed allosyndesis in the novel, blurring the lines between reality and fantasy.”

Synonyms

  • hybrid
  • portmanteau

Antonyms

  • diversification
  • separation