What does obsoletism mean?
Obsoletism means A disused word or phrase; an archaism..
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Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
A disused word or phrase; an archaism..
He cannot place side by side with 'in respect of', some kindred obsoletism; because any obsoletism, it seems, is equally bad grammar
Use obsoletism when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Obsoletism means A disused word or phrase; an archaism..
The closest synonym depends on the sentence and intended sense.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
He cannot place side by side with 'in respect of', some kindred obsoletism; because any obsoletism, it seems, is equally bad grammar
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