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   solecism

   /ˈsɒlɪsɪz(ə)m/

   noun

   • 1. a grammatical mistake in speech or writing. Similar (grammatical) mistakeerrorblunderinformal:howlerbooblapsus linguaelapsus calamiarchaic:cacology
   • ▪ a breach of good manners; an instance of incorrect behaviour. Similar faux pasgaffebreach of etiquetteimproprietypiece of indecorumsocial indiscretioninappropriate behaviourinfelicitysliperrorblundermiscalculationlapsegaucherieinformal:slip-upboo-boofailboobclangerbloomerinformal, dated:floaterinformal:goofblooperbloop

   Word Origin mid 16th century: from French solécisme, or via Latin from Greek soloikismos, from soloikos ‘speaking incorrectly’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. solecistic adjective

   Scrabble Points: 12

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › solecismSolecism Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   A solecism is an ungrammatical combination of words in a sentence, a minor blunder in speech, or a breach of etiquette or decorum. Learn the origin, synonyms, examples, and word history of solecism from Merriam-Webster dictionary.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSOLECISM | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   SOLECISM definition: 1. behaviour that is a social mistake or is not polite: 2. a grammatical mistake: 3. behavior…. Learn more.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionarySOLECISM | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   A solecism is a social or grammatical mistake that is not polite or correct. Learn how to use this word in different contexts, see examples from literature and find translations in other languages.

5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › solecismSolecism - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   If you say something incorrectly, or make a grammatical error in writing, that's also a solecism. It can be just as mortifying as burping at the dinner table. Well, almost. Definitions of solecism. noun. a socially awkward or tactless act. synonyms: faux pas, gaffe, gaucherie, slip. see more.

6. www.dictionary.com › browse › solecismSOLECISM Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Solecism definition: a nonstandard or ungrammatical usage, as unflammable and they was.. See examples of SOLECISM used in a sentence.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSOLECISM definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Solecism is a word for a grammatical or social error, or an absurdity. Learn the origin, synonyms, and usage of solecism with examples from Collins English Dictionary.

8. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › SolecismSolecism - Wikipedia

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   A solecism is a phrase that transgresses the rules of grammar. The term is often used in the context of linguistic prescription; it also occurs descriptively in the context of a lack of idiomaticness.