catachrestic (Meaning)
catachrestic (a)
constituting or characterized by or given to catachresis
catachrestic (a.)
Alt. of Catachrestical
Synonyms & Antonyms of catachrestic
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catachrestic Sentence Examples
- His catachrestic use of scientific jargon left the audience bewildered, as he seemed to misunderstand the terminology entirely.
- The catachrestic interpretation of the law by the judge led to confusion among the legal experts present in the courtroom.
- In her attempt to impress her peers, she resorted to catachrestic language, misusing complex vocabulary without understanding its true meaning.
- The politician's speech was filled with catachrestic statements, twisting facts to fit his narrative.
- The catachrestic translation of the ancient text resulted in misinterpretations of the original meaning.
- The student's catachrestic explanation of the scientific principle demonstrated a fundamental misunderstanding of the concept.
- Critics were quick to point out the author's catachrestic use of symbolism, arguing that it detracted from the coherence of the narrative.
- The catachrestic application of statistical analysis in the research paper undermined the credibility of the findings.
- His catachrestic attempts at humor fell flat, as his jokes relied on obscure references that few people understood.
- The catachrestic labeling of the artwork as "post-modernist" ignored the artist's intended style and context.
FAQs About the word catachrestic
constituting or characterized by or given to catachresisAlt. of Catachrestical
emblematic, emblematical, sylleptic, metaphorical, symbolical,symbolic, allegorical, tropical, figurative, Aesopian
literal, nonfigurative, nonfigurative, nonmetaphorical,literal, nonmetaphorical,, nonsymbolic,nonsymbolic
His catachrestic use of scientific jargon left the audience bewildered, as he seemed to misunderstand the terminology entirely.
The catachrestic interpretation of the law by the judge led to confusion among the legal experts present in the courtroom.
In her attempt to impress her peers, she resorted to catachrestic language, misusing complex vocabulary without understanding its true meaning.
The politician's speech was filled with catachrestic statements, twisting facts to fit his narrative.
