Catachresis
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What Does Catachresis Mean?
- 滥用词语
- 错用法
Catachresis Pronunciation
/ˌkætəˈkriːsɪs/
Catachresis Definition
noun
Definition
A misuse of a word, especially when used in a context that it does not appropriately belong to.
In ZH
一种词语的误用，尤其是当在不适合的语境中使用时。
How to Use Catachresis in a Sentence
- He used catachresis when he said, 'The knife sang as it cut through the apple.'
- Many poets intentionally use catachresis to evoke strong imagery.
- The phrase 'blind mouths' in his poem is a classic example of catachresis.
- Catachresis can sometimes lead to confusion in communication.
- In his speech, he demonstrated catachresis by referring to a 'deafening silence'.
Cultural Notes
Catachresis is often seen in literature and rhetoric as a stylistic device, but it can also reflect a lack of precision in language.