English Explanatory Dictionary

paradiorthosis

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A false correction.

Pronunciation

/ˌpæɹəˌdaɪɔː(ɹ)ˈθoʊsɪs/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-paradiorthosis.wav pă'rə-dī'ôr-thōʹsĭs

Word forms

paradiorthosis paradiorthoses

Etymology

From para- (“false”) + diorthosis (“correction”).

Synonyms

incorrection
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