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hyperdorism

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • US: /ˈhaɪpɚˌdɔɹɪzm̩/

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noun

Meaning 1

A hypercorrection or incorrect substitution of non-Doric Ancient Greek word forms and morphology to match those of Doric Greek.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Qualifier: Hellenics

Topics: human-sciences, linguistics, sciences

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History

Etymology

From hyper- + Doric + -ism.

Across languages

Translations

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  • German: Hyperdorismus — hypercorrection of non-Doric Greek to Doric Greek