ATLAS OF LANGUAGE

AT-HAR8-0001 · ATLAS 251

Acyrologia

Use of an unsuitable word in place of the fitting expression.

Explanation

An almost suitable word diverts the statement into a wrong semantic path.

Example

The statistics prove a mood of seven percent.

Counterexample

The statistics show an increase of seven percent.

Effect on thought and perception

Shows that semantic proximity is not interchangeability.

Resonance

A word almost reaches its target node, then turns aside just before it.

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Reich, Michael (Hrsg./ed.): „Acyrologia“. Atlas der Sprache, AT-HAR8-0001. ATLAS 251, data model 1.6.0. https://atlasoflanguage.com/concept/AT-HAR8-0001

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