Hyperaeolism

//ˈhaɪpɚˌaɪoʊlɪzm̩// noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A hypercorrection or incorrect substitution of non-Aeolic Ancient Greek word forms and morphology to match those of Aeolic Greek.

Etymology

From hyper- + Aeolic + -ism.

Related phrases

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