Definition of Syndetic

related to or using conjunctions

Examples of Syndetic in a sentence

Because we like to get our point across as quickly as possible, we often use syndetic words like ‘can’t’ to speak faster.  🔊

We used to say ‘will not’ and ‘should not’, but today we have shortened those to the syndetic terms ‘won’t’ and ‘shouldn’t.  🔊

Though we prefer to use syndetic words like ‘it’s’ when we talk, in most academic papers we are encouraged to spell it out and say ‘it is.’  🔊

My syndetic friend loves to use conjunctions, using at least two in almost every sentence he says.  🔊

Because our culture is so used to speaking with syndetic terms by now, it sounds weird for us to not use conjunctions in everyday speech.  🔊

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