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hyperionism en · NOUN

Pronunciation

  • /ˈhaɪpɚˌaɪɑnɪzm̩/ (US)

Etymology

From hyper- + Ionic + -ism.

Meanings

  1. (qualifier:Hellenics) A hypercorrection or incorrect substitution of non-Ionic Ancient Greek word forms and morphology to match those of Ionic Greek.

Forms

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Relateds

hyperatticism · hyperaeolism · hyperdorism

Translations (1)

de Hyperionismus (hypercorrection of non-Ionic Greek to Ionic Greek)