Anacoluthic

/ˌænəkəˈluːθɪk/ adjective

Describing a sentence or phrase where the grammatical structure breaks down or doesn't follow standard rules, creating an abrupt shift in construction.

From Greek 'anacoluthos' (not following), 'ana-' (not) + 'akolouthos' (following); a grammatical term describing sentences that abandon their initial structure midway.

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