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catachresis in Finnish

catachresis in Finnish is (sanan) väärä käyttö, katakreesi.

catachresis in Finnish

(sanan) väärä käyttö

noun

A misuse of a word; an application of a term to something which it does not properly denote.

katakreesi

noun

(rhetoric) A misapplication or overextension of a figurative or analogical description; a wrongly applied metaphor or trope.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "catachresis" in Finnish?

"catachresis" in Finnish is (sanan) väärä käyttö, katakreesi.

Are there other ways to say "catachresis" in Finnish?

Yes — Finnish has 2 translations listed for "catachresis": (sanan) väärä käyttö, katakreesi.

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