homoeoteleuton
noun
ho·moeo·te·leu·ton
plural -s
: an occurrence in writing of the same or similar endings near together (as in neighboring clauses or lines) whether happening by chance or done for rhythmical effect
homoeoteleuton is a frequent cause of omissions in copying
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“Homoeoteleuton.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/homoeoteleuton. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.
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