anacoluthia
noun
Pronunciation: /ˌæn.ə.kəˈluː.θi.ə/
Definition
A grammatical inconsistency or shift in a sentence where the structure changes abruptly, leaving the initial part of the sentence grammatically disconnected from the end.
Examples
The politician's speech was riddled with anacoluthia, making it nearly impossible for the reporters to transcribe his actual policy proposals.
In his attempt to explain the complex theory, he fell into anacoluthia, starting with a plural subject but ending with a singular verb.
The novelist intentionally used anacoluthia in the dialogue to capture the disjointed and frantic nature of the character's internal monologue.
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