English Explanatory Dictionary

hyperaeolism

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A hypercorrection or incorrect substitution of non-Aeolic Ancient Greek word forms and morphology to match those of Aeolic Greek.

Pronunciation

/ˈhaɪpɚˌaɪoʊlɪzm̩/ /ˈhaɪpɚˌioʊlɪzm̩/

Word forms

hyperaeolism hyperaeolisms

Etymology

From hyper- + Aeolic + -ism.

Related words

hyperatticism hyperdorism hyperionism
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