solecistic

/ˌsɒlɪˈsɪstɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or characterized by solecism: a grammatical or idiomatic error in language.

“The poet’s use of archaic language was seen as somewhat solécistic by modern critics.”

2. noun

a solecism or grammatical error in language.

“The professor pointed out several solécistic expressions in the student’s essay.”

Synonyms

  • grammatical error
  • linguistic error
  • solecistic
  • solecistic

Antonyms

  • grammatical correctness
  • linguistic accuracy