SYLLEPTICALLY

Etymology

Adverb

sylleptically (not comparable)

By syllepsis.

Source: Wiktionary


SYLLEPTIC

Syl*lep"tic, Syl*lep"tic*al, a. Etym: [Gr.

Definition: Of or pertaining to a syllepsis; containing syllepsis.

– Syl*lep"tic*al*ly, adv.

SYLLEPTICAL

Syl*lep"tic, Syl*lep"tic*al, a. Etym: [Gr.

Definition: Of or pertaining to a syllepsis; containing syllepsis.

– Syl*lep"tic*al*ly, adv.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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