hypozeuxis

/ˌhaɪpəˈzɔksɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of zeugma, in which a word or phrase is applied to two or more words that do not grammatically fit the word or phrase.

“The poet’s use of hypozeuxis created an unusual but thought-provoking effect in the poem.”

Synonyms

  • syllepsis
  • zeugma