What does katachresis mean?
Katachresis means (obsolete) Alternative form of catachresis..
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Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
(obsolete) Alternative form of catachresis..
Use katachresis when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Katachresis means (obsolete) Alternative form of catachresis..
The closest synonym depends on the sentence and intended sense.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Use katachresis where its definition matches the intended context.
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