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acyrology

|a-cy-rol-o-gy|

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/ˌeɪsɪˈrɒlədʒi/

incorrect word usage

Etymology
Etymology Information

'acyrology' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'akyrologia,' where 'akyros' meant 'invalid' and 'logos' meant 'word.'

Historical Evolution

'akyrologia' transformed into the Latin word 'acyrologia,' and eventually became the modern English word 'acyrology.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'invalid or incorrect words,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

the incorrect use of words, especially in speech or writing.

His speech was filled with acyrology, making it difficult to understand.

Synonyms

malapropismmisusage

Antonyms

Last updated: 2025/04/23 18:51