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Heterophemy

Hetˊer-oph′e-my

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Noun.
[
Hetero-
+ Gr. [GREEK] voice, speech, fr. [GREEK] to speak.]
The unconscious saying, in speech or in writing, of that which one does not intend to say; – frequently the very reverse of the thought which is present to consciousness.
R. G. White.

Definition 2024


heterophemy

heterophemy

English

Noun

heterophemy (plural heterophemies)

  1. The use of one word or phrase when another is meant

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