asyndeton
/əˈsɪndətɒn/
omitting conjunctions for speed and impact
asyndeton in a sentence
“I came, I saw, I conquered—asyndeton removes 'and.'”
Origin of asyndeton
Greek asyndeton (unconnected), from a- (without) + syndein (to bind together)
Related Words
polysyndeton
using many conjunctions for emphasis
zeugma
using one word to govern several others in different senses
paralipsis
emphasizing something by claiming to pass over it
hypophora
asking a question then immediately answering it
tricolon
a series of three parallel elements
isocolon
parallel structures of equal length and rhythm