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Sumpsimus

Noun
Word Frequency: 0.0

Definitions

1.NounAdherence to or persistence in using a strictly correct term in rejection of a more common (but technically incorrect) form.
2.NounA person obstinate or zealous about such correctness; a pedant.

Synonyms

misnomermissummationmisusagesolecismcatachresispedantrysyncraticismexsudatessussurationsmaladherencemisappellationcorrection

Rhymes With

mumpsimus
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