Hyperdorism
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈhaɪpɚˌdɔɹɪzm̩/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Hyperdorism is a noun meaning (linguistics, Hellenics) A hypercorrection or incorrect substitution of non-Doric Ancient Greek word forms and morphology to match those of Doric Greek.
Meaning
(linguistics, Hellenics) A hypercorrection or incorrect substitution of non-Doric Ancient Greek word forms and morphology to match those of Doric Greek.
Word Forms
- hyperdorisms
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include hyperatticism, hyperaeolism, hypercorrection, hypercorrectism, mesodiplosis, periphrasis.
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