Word: syllepsis
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: syl
lep
sis
Definition: A figure of speech in which one word simultaneously modifies two or more other words such that the modification must be understood differently with respect to each modified word; often causing humorous incongruity.
Morphemes:
Affix: syllepsis
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A figure of speech in which one word simultaneously modifies two or more other words such that the modification must be understood differently with respect to each modified word; often causing humorous incongruity.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: syllepsis
Language: la
Decoded: syllepsis
PoS: Noun
Meaning: syllepsis