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Catachrestic
see synonyms of catachresticAdjective
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Catachrestic
see synonyms of catachresticnoun
the incorrect use of words, as luxuriant for luxurious
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Catachrestic
see synonyms of catachrestic nounWord forms: plural ˌcataˈchreˌses (ˌkætəˈkriˌsiz
; katˌəkrēˈsēzˌ)
incorrect use of a word or words, as by misapplication of terminology or by strained or mixed metaphor
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Catachrestic
see synonyms of catachresticn. pl. cat·a·chre·ses (-sēz)
1. The misapplication of a word or phrase, as the use of blatant to mean "flagrant."
2. The use of a strained figure of speech, such as a mixed metaphor.
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