Used in a Sentence

solecism

How to use solecism in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for solecism.

Editorial note

That's the second solecism you've redeemed in this thread alone.

Examples11
Definitions1
Parts of speech1

Quick take

a socially awkward or tactless act

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of solecism gathered in one view.

noun

a socially awkward or tactless act

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for solecism.

Example sentences

1

That's the second solecism you've redeemed in this thread alone.

2

A global community that you can opt out of is a solecism.

3

Anyone who watches HN as closely as you do ought to know that we routinely fix typos and solecisms.

4

It's too bad the use of "the exception proves the rule" in cases like this is a solecism, because this would be the perfect time for it.

5

We also fix typos and solecisms in titles, even if they occur in the original.

6

If I were interviewing this person for a job I'd be very put off by the tone, the solecisms, and the lack of clarity.

7

One of these days I intend to write a short piece of fiction in which all the usual solecisms occur but are, in context, perfectly correct.

8

There's also this solecism: "nobody wants to think about the poet [...] pouring over actuarial tables".

9

Should be either: T-Mobile demand Lemonade stop using the color magenta or T-Mobile demand that Lemonade stop using the color magenta "Demand to" is a solecism.

10

This article is worth discussing in itself, as it is very clear, gives a good sense of the situation, is easy to read and understand, and avoids the kinds of inaccuracy and solecism usually seen in articles about math.

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The construction is still the subject of disagreement among English speakers as to whether it is grammatically correct or good style: "No other grammatical issue has so divided English speakers since the split infinitive was declared to be a solecism in the 19c [19th century]: raise the subject of English usage in any conversation today and it is sure to be mentioned.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use solecism in a sentence?

That's the second solecism you've redeemed in this thread alone.

What does solecism mean?

a socially awkward or tactless act

What part of speech is solecism?

solecism is commonly used as noun.