Heteroclite
adjective | /heteroclite/
Departing from the usual rule or pattern; in grammar, irregularly inflected. It can also refer to something unusual or out of the ordinary.
Heteroclite
adjective | /heteroclite/
Advanced WordsVERY HARDDeparting from the usual rule or pattern; in grammar, irregularly inflected. It can also refer to something unusual or out of the ordinary.
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"The linguist discussed a heteroclite noun with an unusual plural form. Means: The linguist discussed a noun that does not follow the usual pattern for forming plurals."
"The collection brought together a heteroclite assortment of objects. Means: The collection contained an unusual mix of objects that did not fit a standard pattern."
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Hetero- suggests difference; a heteroclite item differs from the usual pattern or rule.
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