key term - Coordination

Definition

Coordination refers to the grammatical structure in which two or more equal ideas are joined together using coordinating conjunctions like "and," "but," or "or." It creates a balanced and parallel relationship between the ideas.

Related terms

Subordination:

Subordination refers to the grammatical structure in which one idea is dependent on another and takes a lower position in the sentence. It creates a hierarchy between ideas, with one being more important than the other.

Parallelism:

Parallelism is the repetition of similar grammatical structures within a sentence or paragraph, creating balance and rhythm.

Conjunctions: Conjunctions are words that connect different parts of a sentence. Coordinating conjunctions specifically join equal ideas together.