hyperatticism en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈhaɪpɚˌætɪsɪzm̩/ (US)
Etymology
From hyper- + Attic + -ism.
Meanings
- (qualifier:Hellenics) A hypercorrection or incorrect substitution of non-Attic Ancient Greek word forms and morphology to match those of Attic Greek.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| hyperatticisms | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Relateds
hyperionism · hyperaeolism · hyperdorism
Translations (1)
de Hyperatticismus (hypercorrection of non-Attic Greek to Attic Greek)