zeugma

Meanings

• figure of speech

  An figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to two or more objects or actions that are not exactly alike, creating an incongruity.

  - "He played the piano and the drums, using zeugma to describe his musical skills."
  - "The athlete ran the marathon and broke the record, using zeugma to describe his achievements."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈzjuːɡ.mə/
   
   
   
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Variants

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zeugma , zeugmas

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Etymology

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Derived from the Greek word 'zeugma' which means 'yoke' or 'join'. In ancient Greek rhetoric, it referred to the joining of two or more ideas with a single word.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'zeugma' was first coined by the ancient Greek rhetorician Aristotle.

2. Zeugma is often used in advertising to create a memorable and catchy tagline.

3. Zeugma is a popular figure of speech in comedy, particularly in puns.

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Related Concepts

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1. Irony: Both zeugma and irony involve the use of words in unexpected ways to create meaning. However, while zeugma joins unrelated concepts with a single word, irony involves saying something but meaning the opposite.

2. Metaphor: Both zeugma and metaphor involve the use of figurative language to describe something in a non-literal way. However, while metaphor involves comparing two things directly, zeugma joins unrelated things with a single word.

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Culture

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Zeugma has been used extensively in literature and poetry, particularly in ancient Greek and Roman literature. It adds a layer of complexity and wit to the text, creating a memorable and engaging experience for the reader.

How to Memorize "zeugma"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a yoke (zeugma) being used to join two unrelated things, such as a piano and a drum.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'zeugma' with the idea of joining unrelated things with a single word.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase such as 'Zeugma: Yoke Unrelated Gestalts Make Amusing Analogies'.

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