Catachrestic

Definition of Catachrestic

1. Constituting or characterized by or given to catachresis Adjective

Synonyms for word "catachrestic"

catachrestical

Lexical Analysis for "catachrestic"

catachresis
Noun
derivation
1
1. strained or paradoxical use of words either in error (as blatant' to mean flagrant') or deliberately (as in a mixed metaphor: blind mouths')
catachresis
Noun
pertainym
1
1. strained or paradoxical use of words either in error (as blatant' to mean flagrant') or deliberately (as in a mixed metaphor: blind mouths')

Words Rhyme with catachrestic

catachrestic

Etymology for catachrestic

etymologically related catachresis
etymological origin of καταχρηστικός

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