haɪˈpɒtəksɪs

Definitions

1. noun

A rhetorical device in which a subordinate clause or phrase is used to express a condition or consequence, especially in the form of a dependent clause.

“The professor explained the use of hypotaxis in the poem, highlighting its effect on the overall tone.”

2. rhetoric

A figure of speech that uses a subordinate clause or phrase to express a condition or consequence.

“The poet’s use of hypotaxis added depth and complexity to the narrative.”