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solecism

noun

/ˈsɒlɪˌsɪzəm/

Meaning

a grammatical mistake in speech or writing; a breach of good manners or etiquette

His speech was full of solecisms and awkward phrases.

error, blunder, mistake, lapse, faux pas

accuracy, correctness, propriety

grammatical solecism, commit a solecism, social solecism

a formal suggestion or plan put forward for consideration or discussion

a band of material around the neck; in jewelry context, a close-fitting necklace

A division or contrast between two things that are or are represented as being opposed or entirely d...

a place regarded in various religions as a spiritual realm of evil and suffering; an extremely unple...

The act or state of sticking together or being united.

the outside limit of an object or area; a sharp side of a blade