Asyndeton

[æ'sinditәn]

(noun.) the omission of conjunctions where they would normally be used.

Checker: Ronnie--From WordNet

(n.) A figure which omits the connective; as, I came, I saw, I conquered. It stands opposed to polysyndeton.

Checked by Jeannette

n. (rhet.) a figure in which the conjunctions are omitted as in Matt. x. 8.—adj. Asyndet′ic.

Checker: Pamela