English Explanatory Dictionary

hyperatticism

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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

Pronunciation

/ˈhaɪpɚˌætɪsɪzm̩/

Word forms

hyperatticism hyperatticisms

Etymology

From hyper- + Attic + -ism.

Related words

hyperaeolism hyperdorism hyperionism
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