Definition of paratactic
- relating to parataxis, in which clauses or phrases are placed side by side without coordinating or subordinating connectives
Usage examples of paratactic
The paratactic sentence ‘He arrived, she left’ gives two actions equal weight.
The poem's paratactic lines place short images side by side without explaining their connection.
The author's paratactic style placed short clauses side by side without linking them with conjunctions.