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I believe you just used malapropism in a question as I did now in the response. Examples of malapropism are:

  • I can "ensure" you that I know what I am talking about.
  • I hate being under the "affluence" of alcohol.

For those that don't know a malapropism is using an incorrect word that sound similar to the intended word.

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How do you use the word malapropism in a sentence?

Malapropism is the use of an almost identical word accidentally. An example sentence is: Her malapropism had everyone very confused.


How can you use the word malapropism in a sentence?

A malaprop is essentially using the wrong words to pronounce something different. Archie Bunker was a great example of malapropism in his maladjusted anti-Semitic statements.


When a speaker uses the wrong word in a sentence that sounds the same - but isn't - what's it called?

That is called a malapropism, where a word is used incorrectly in place of a similar-sounding word. It is often humorous and can lead to confusion or miscommunication.


Which term represents a sentence in which a word is humorously misused?

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What is the word that means to use vocabulary that's too big and out of context?

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What is an acyrologia?

An acyrologia is an inappropriate or improper use of a word - also known as a malapropism.


What part of speech is malapropism?

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What is a malapropism for predicate?

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What is it called when you use a word wrong?

Using a word incorrectly is called a misuse or a misapplication of the word.


How can you compare and contrast puns and malapropism?

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What is the synonym for malapropism?

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How many syllables are in malapropism?

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