What’s a solecism?

Solecisms are improper uses of language or grammar, often committed out of ignorance. Examples include using object pronouns as subject pronouns and using double negatives. Misuse of words, such as “literally” and “unique,” is also common. Solecisms can also include breaches of etiquette. While they are generally unacceptable in prose, they are often accepted in […]

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