hypozeugma

/haɪpəʊˈzjuːɡmə/

Definitions

1. noun

A figure of speech in which a phrase or clause following an adjective or adverb modifies it, often used for emphasis.

“The politician’s promise of free healthcare was a classic example of a hypozeugma, as the phrase ‘free healthcare’ emphasized the adjective ‘free’.”

Synonyms

  • balancing phrase
  • epiphora

Antonyms

  • litotes
  • oxymoron