noun
solecism
Solecism (noun) means a mistake in speech, writing or behaviour that breaks the accepted rules.
noun
1
A mistake in speech, writing or behaviour that breaks the accepted rules.
2
A grammatical mistake or an incorrect way of using words.
3
A social blunder that goes against what is considered polite behaviour.
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Etymology
Borrowed from Middle French solecisme, soloëcisme (French solécisme) or its etymon Latin soloecismus, from Ancient Greek σολοικισμός (soloikismós), from σόλοικος (sóloikos, “speaking incorrectly”), from Σόλοι (Sóloi), an ancient Athenian colony in Cilicia whose inhabitants spoke a dialect regarded by Athenians as a corrupted and barbarous form of Attic Greek. Compare Atticism.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of solecism?
"solecism" (noun) means a mistake in speech, writing or behaviour that breaks the accepted rules.
What is another word for solecism?
Other words for "solecism" include gaucherie, gaffe, slip.
What are the different meanings of solecism?
"solecism" has 3 main meanings: 1. A mistake in speech, writing or behaviour that breaks the accepted rules; 2. A grammatical mistake or an incorrect way of using words; 3. A social blunder that goes against what is considered polite behaviour.
