Definition

Relating to a solecism, which is a grammatical mistake or a breach of good manners in language.

Example

His solecistic use of language made it difficult for others to understand his point.

Conversation

Did you notice how many solecistic phrases he used during the presentation?

Yeah, it was a bit distracting, wasn't it?

I thought it made him sound less credible, honestly.

Definitely! It’s important to be clear and correct when speaking.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Solecistic → It is formed from "solecismus" (from Greek "solecismos", meaning a grammatical mistake or error in speech) and the suffix "-ic" (meaning pertaining to). The word "solecistic" refers to something that is related to or characterized by a grammatical error or mistake in language.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'grammatical mistake' ('solecismus') to remember that 'solecistic' describes something related to errors in language.

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