Parataxis
/paɹəˈtaksɪs/
Scrabble:18 ptsWWF:19 pts9 letters
Definition of Parataxis
noun
- (grammar) Speech or writing in which clauses or phrases are placed together without being separated by conjunctions, for example "I came; I saw; I conquered".
- The juxtaposition of two images or fragments, usually starkly dissimilar, without a clear connection.
- A coalition or "partisan camp" in the Ancient Greek political system.
Anagrams of Parataxis
No exact anagrams found for "parataxis". This word has a unique letter combination.
Related Word Patterns
Synonyms & Antonyms
ANTONYMS
Letter Values
p3
a1
r1
a1
t1
a1
x8
i1
s1
Total: 18 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Parataxis
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Parataxis"
Parataxis is a 9-letter word that scores 18 points in Scrabble and 19 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Parataxis" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "parataxis" is a high-scoring word. It contains the letter X, which is worth 8 points.