1. Plural of polysyndeton; a rhetorical device in which conjunctions (especially 'and') are used repeatedly in close succession to join words, phrases, or clauses.
Usage: literary/rhetorical term; contrasts with asyndeton (omission of conjunctions)

Examples

• The speaker used polysyndetons to create emphasis: 'I came, and I saw, and I conquered.'
• Polysyndetons appear frequently in biblical and classical texts to build rhythm and intensity.
• The author's use of polysyndetons—connecting every clause with 'and'—slowed the pace deliberately.
• In the sentence 'We laughed and talked and danced and sang all night,' polysyndetons create a sense of abundance and joy.
• Teachers often point out polysyndetons as an example of deliberate stylistic choice in literature.