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solecism

Syllabification: (sol·e·cism)
Pronunciation: /ˈsäləˌsizəm, ˈsō-/
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Definition of solecism

noun

  • a grammatical mistake in speech or writing.
  • a breach of good manners; a piece of incorrect behavior.

Derivatives

solecistic

Pronunciation: /ˌsäləˈsistik, ˌsō-/
adjective

Origin:

mid 16th century: from French solécisme, or via Latin from Greek soloikismos, from soloikos 'speaking incorrectly'

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