Tuesday, 31 July 2012

Word a day for 30 days: Day 6

Solecism

Definitions:
  1. Erroneous or improper usage; absurdity.
  2. (grammar) Error in the use of language.
  3. In written language, the intentional use of misspelling and/or incorrect grammar to effect the vernacular of a particular dialect.
  4. A faux pas or breach of etiquette; a transgression against the norms of expected behavior. 

Solecism in a sentence:
This sentence are a solecism.

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