hyperaeolism

hy·per·ae·ol·ism
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US/ˈhaɪpɚˌaɪoʊlɪzm̩/US/ˈhaɪpɚˌioʊlɪzm̩/

noun

A hypercorrection or incorrect substitution of non-Aeolic Ancient Greek word forms and morphology to match those of Aeolic Greek.

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Meanings

nounhyperaeolism (plural hyperaeolisms)

plural hyperaeolisms

  1. Hellenicshuman sciencesA hypercorrection or incorrect substitution of non-Aeolic Ancient Greek word forms and morphology to match those of Aeolic Greek.

Origin

From hyper- + Aeolic + -ism.

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Translations

German Hyperäolismus
  • Hyperäolismushypercorrection of non-Aeolic Greek to Aeolic Greek
Cite this entry
APA

hyperaeolism. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/hyperaeolism

MLA

“hyperaeolism.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/hyperaeolism. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “hyperaeolism,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/hyperaeolism.

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