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catachresis
cat·a·chre·sis [ kàttə krssiss ]


noun 
Definition:
 
misuse of words: the incorrect use of words, e.g. by mixing metaphors or applying terminology wrongly
[Mid-16th century. Via Latin< Greek katakhrēsis< katakhrēsthai "to misuse"]

cat·a·chres·tic [ kàttə kréstik ] adjective
cat·a·chres·ti·cal adjective
cat·a·chres·ti·cal·ly [ kàttə kréstikəlee ] adverb
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