solecism

== English == === Alternative forms === solœcism (archaic); soloecism === Etymology === Borrowed from Middle French solecisme, soloëcisme (French solécisme) or its etymon Latin soloecismus, from Ancient Greek σολοικισμός (soloikismós), from σόλοικος (sóloikos, “speaking incorrectly”), from Σόλοι (Sóloi), an ancient Athenian colony in Cilicia whose inhabitants spoke a dialect regarded by Athenians as a corrupted and barbarous form of Attic Greek. Compare Atticism. === Pronunciation === (UK) IPA(key): /ˈsɒlɪsɪzəm/ (General American) IPA(key): /ˈsɑləsɪzəm/ (General American) IPA(key): /ˈsoʊlɪsɪzəm/, [ˈsoʊlɨsɪzəm] === Noun === solecism (plural solecisms) An error or improper usage. Synonyms: see Thesaurus:error (grammar) An error in the use of language. A faux pas or breach of etiquette; a transgression against the norms of expected behavior. 1778, Fanny Burney, Evelina: Or the History of a Young Lady's Entrance into the World, Letter LXVIII: EVELINA TO THE REV. MR. VILLARS. Clifton, Sept. 28th., "Best young woman!" repeated Mr. Lovel; "'pon honour, Jack, you have made a most unfortunate speech; however, if Lady Louisa can pardon you,-and her Ladyship is all goodness,-I am sure nobody else can; for you have committed an outrageous solecism in good manners." ==== Related terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === References === === Anagrams === misclose == Romanian == === Etymology === Borrowed from French solécisme. === Noun === solecism n (plural solecisme) solecism ==== Declension ====