hyperionism

hy·per·i·on·ism
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US/ˈhaɪpɚˌaɪɑnɪzm̩/

noun

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

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Meanings

nounhyperionism (plural hyperionisms)

plural hyperionisms

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

Origin

From hyper- + Ionic + -ism.

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Translations

German Hyperionismus
  • Hyperionismushypercorrection of non-Ionic Greek to Ionic Greek
Cite this entry
APA

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

MLA

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

Chicago

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

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