Grecism

English

Etymology

From Middle French grecisme (modern French grécisme), from Medieval Latin graecismus, from Classical Latin graecus + -ismus. Compare Middle English Gryscysme (“Graecismus by Eberhard of Béthune”).[1] Doublet of graecismus.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈɡɹiːsɪzəm/

Noun

Grecism (countable and uncountable, plural Grecisms)

  1. A word or idiom of the Greek language used in another language, especially for literary effect.
  2. The style, spirit or other characteristics of Greek arts and culture, or an imitation of that style.

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References

  1. ^ “Graecism | Grecism, n.”, in OED Online ⁠, Oxford: Oxford University Press, launched 2000.
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