hendiadys

/hɛnˈdaɪ.ədɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

A rhetorical figure in which two elements are joined together to express a single idea, often with a coordinating conjunction such as ‘and’.

“The poet used hendiadys in her poem, describing the ‘sunlight and warmth’ as a single entity that brings joy.”

Synonyms

  • merism
  • syncrisis

Antonyms

  • aporia
  • dichotomy