CATACHRESIS Catachresis is the incorrect use of a word or phrase in place of a similar one, often resulting in a strained or absurd expression. Derived forms: - plural: catachreses - -ing: catachresizing - -ed: catachresized - -er: catachresizer - -est: catachresiest - -ly: catachresisly
Word: CATACHRESIS
Length: 11 letters
Dictionary: Valid in TWL and SOWPODS
Status: Official Scrabble word
The word CATACHRESIS can be used in various contexts. As a valid Scrabble word, it can be played on the Scrabble board according to standard game rules.