adjectivitis
|ad-jec-ti-vi-tis|
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/ˌædʒɪkˈtaɪvɪtɪs/
excessive adjective use
Etymology
Etymology Information
'adjectivitis' originates from the combination of 'adjective' and the suffix '-itis', which is used in medical terms to denote inflammation.
Historical Evolution
'adjective' combined with '-itis' to humorously suggest an 'inflammation' of adjectives in writing or speech.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it was a humorous term to describe excessive adjective use, and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a humorous term used to describe the excessive use of adjectives in writing or speech.
The writer's work was criticized for suffering from adjectivitis, making it overly descriptive.
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Last updated: 2025/05/08 23:06