catachrestic en · ADJ
Etymology
From Ancient Greek καταχρηστικός (katakhrēstikós), from κατάχρησις (katákhrēsis, “misuse of words”).
Meanings
- Constituting or related to catachresis.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more catachrestic | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most catachrestic | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |