Hyperatticism
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈhaɪpɚˌætɪsɪzm̩/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Hyperatticism is a noun meaning (linguistics, Hellenics) A hypercorrection or incorrect substitution of non-Attic Ancient Greek word forms and morphology to match those of Attic Greek.
Meaning
(linguistics, Hellenics) A hypercorrection or incorrect substitution of non-Attic Ancient Greek word forms and morphology to match those of Attic Greek.
Word Forms
- hyperatticisms
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include hyperdorism, hyperaeolism, hypercorrectism, hypercorrection, atticisme, adynaton.
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