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SOLECISM

\sˈə͡ʊlsɪzəm], \sˈə‍ʊlsɪzəm], \s_ˈəʊ_l_s_ɪ_z_ə_m]\

Definitions of SOLECISM

2010 - New Age Dictionary Database
1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
1894 - The Clarendon dictionary
1919 - The Concise Standard Dictionary of the English Language
1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language

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Any inconsistency, unfitness, absurdity, or impropriety, as in deeds or manners.

2010 - New Age Dictionary Database
By Oddity Software

A breach of syntax: any absurdity or impropriety.

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
By Daniel Lyons

Impropriety or error in language or conduct.

1894 - The Clarendon dictionary
By William Hand Browne, Samuel Stehman Haldeman

A violation of grammar or of approved usage; incongruity.

1919 - The Concise Standard Dictionary of the English Language
By James Champlin Fernald

Impropriety in language, in violation of syntax or idiom; any unfitness, absurdity, or impropriety.

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
By Nuttall, P.Austin.

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