Catachrestical

Definition of Catachrestical

1. Constituting or characterized by or given to catachresis Adjective

Synonyms for word "catachrestical"

catachrestic

Lexical Analysis for "catachrestical"

catachresis
Noun
derivation
1
1. strained or paradoxical use of words either in error (as blatant' to mean flagrant') or deliberately (as in a mixed metaphor: blind mouths')
catachresis
Noun
pertainym
1
1. strained or paradoxical use of words either in error (as blatant' to mean flagrant') or deliberately (as in a mixed metaphor: blind mouths')

Words Rhyme with catachrestical

abdominovesical
acoustical
acritical
actinometrical
adrenocortical
aerological
aeromedical
aeronautical
aesthetical
aetiological
agnostical
agonistical
agrobiological
agrological
agronomical
ahistorical

Etymology for catachrestical

etymologically related catachresis

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