Associations to the word «Anacoluthon»

Wiktionary

ANACOLUTHON, noun. (grammar) A sentence or clause that is grammatically inconsistent, especially with respect to the type of clausal or phrasal complement for the initial clause.
ANACOLUTHON, noun. (rhetoric) Intentional use of such a structure.

Dictionary definition

ANACOLUTHON, noun. An abrupt change within a sentence from one syntactic structure to another.

Wise words

Always aim at complete harmony of thought and word and deed. Always aim at purifying your thoughts and everything will be well.
Mohandas Gandhi