CATACHRESTIC

Noun Verb Adjective

Definition

CATACHRESTIC Catachrestic: using a word incorrectly or inappropriately; catachresis (plural), catachrestic (adjective), catachrestically (adverb). Rephrase: Catachrestic refers to the misuse or inappropriate use of a word, with derived forms including catachresis, catachrestic, and catachrestically.

Word Information

  • Part of Speech: Noun
  • Word Length: 12 letters

Scrabble Information

Word: CATACHRESTIC

Length: 12 letters

Dictionary: Valid in TWL and SOWPODS

Status: Official Scrabble word

Usage

The word CATACHRESTIC can be used in various contexts. As a valid Scrabble word, it can be played on the Scrabble board according to standard game rules.