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syllepsis

noun

use of a word to govern two or more words though agreeing in number or case etc. with only one

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Word length
9
Starts with
S
Ends with
S
Contains
YL
Scrabble score
14
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Pronunciation

sɪˈlɛp.sɪs

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noun

  1. use of a word to govern two or more words though agreeing in number or case etc. with only one

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