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Breaks In Grammatical Sequence Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "ANACOLUTHA" which means:
- noun
- • (grammar) a sentence or clause that is grammatically inconsistent, especially with respect to the type of clausal or phrasal complement for the initial clause.
- • Intentional use of such a structure.
An example sentence would be:
- • "The book was full of anacolutha, making it difficult to follow the author's train of thought."
- • "The professor pointed out several anacolutha in the student's essay, urging them to revise it."
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