Solecism: meaning, definitions and examples
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solecism
[ ˈsɒlɪsɪz(ə)m ]
language error
A solecism is a grammatical mistake, a breach of good manners or etiquette, an impropriety, incongruity or absurdity. It is a deviation from what is considered correct or proper language usage.
Synonyms
blunder, error, faux pas
Examples of usage
- He made a solecism by using the wrong pronoun in the sentence.
- She committed a solecism by addressing her teacher by his first name.
- The use of slang in a formal essay is considered a solecism.
- His constant interruptions at the meeting were seen as a solecism.
- Making fun of someone's accent is a social solecism.
Translations
Translations of the word "solecism" in other languages:
🇵🇹 solecismo
🇮🇳 वाक्य दोष
🇩🇪 Solecismus
🇮🇩 solecisme
🇺🇦 солоцизм
🇵🇱 solecyzm
🇯🇵 文法間違い
🇫🇷 solécisme
🇪🇸 solecismo
🇹🇷 sözcük yanlışı
🇰🇷 문법 오류
🇸🇦 لحن
🇨🇿 solecismus
🇸🇰 solecizmus
🇨🇳 语法错误
🇸🇮 solecizem
🇮🇸 málvillu
🇰🇿 грамматикалық қате
🇬🇪 სოლეციზმი
🇦🇿 solecism
🇲🇽 solecismo
Word origin
The word 'solecism' originated from the Greek word 'soloikismos' which means speaking incorrectly. It was first recorded in English in the late 16th century. Initially, it was used specifically to describe errors in grammar or style. Over time, the meaning expanded to include breaches of etiquette or manners. Today, 'solecism' is commonly used to refer to any kind of mistake or impropriety in language or behavior.