hyperdorism

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US/ˈhaɪpɚˌdɔɹɪzm̩/

noun

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

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Meanings

nounhyperdorism (plural hyperdorisms)

plural hyperdorisms

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

Origin

From hyper- + Doric + -ism.

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Translations

German Hyperdorismus
  • Hyperdorismushypercorrection of non-Doric Greek to Doric Greek
Cite this entry
APA

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

MLA

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

Chicago

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

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