hyperdoric

English

Etymology

Learned borrowing from Ancient Greek ὑπερδώριος (huperdṓrios). By surface analysis, hyper- +‎ Doric.

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˌhaɪpəˈdɒɹɪk/

Adjective

hyperdoric (comparative more hyperdoric, superlative most hyperdoric)

  1. (linguistics, of an Ancient Greek term) Having artificial, phonological hyperadaptations that imitate and exaggerate the distinctive features of Doric Greek in an unetymological fashion, sometimes intentionally for stylistic effect.

Derived terms

  • hyperdoricism
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