hyperdoric en · ADJ
Pronunciation
- /ˌhaɪpəˈdɒɹɪk/ (UK)
Etymology
Learned borrowing from Ancient Greek ὑπερδώριος (huperdṓrios). By surface analysis, hyper- + Doric.
Meanings
- (of an Ancient Greek term) Having artificial, phonological hyperadaptations that imitate and exaggerate the distinctive features of Doric Greek in an unetymological fashion, sometimes intentionally for stylistic effect.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most hyperdoric | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more hyperdoric | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |