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Catachresis word meaning and definition

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Meaning and definition for "catachresis" word

[noun] strained or paradoxical use of words either in error (as `blatant' to mean `flagrant') or deliberately (as in a mixed metaphor: `blind mouths')
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\Cat`a*chre"sis\, n. [L. fr. Gr. ? misuse, fr. ? to misuse; kata` against + ? to use.] (Rhet.) A figure by which one word is wrongly put for another, or by which a word is wrested from its true signification; as, ``To take arms against a sea of troubles''. --Shak. ``Her voice was but the shadow of a sound.'' --Young.

See also: rhetorical device |

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Let's analyse "catachresis" as pure text. This string has Eleven letters in Four syllables and Four vowels. 36.4% of vowels is 2.2% less then average English word. Written in backwards: SISERHCATAC. Average typing speed for these characters is 3065 milliseconds. [info]

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Morse code: -.-. .- - .- -.-. .... .-. . ... .. ...

Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: catachresis: 1 + 1 + 5 + 9 = 16, reduced: 7 . and the final result is Seven.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: catachresis: 3 + 1 + 2 + 1 + 3 + 8 + 9 + 5 + 1 + 9 + 1 = 43, reduced: 7, and the final result is Seven.

Tarot cards

Letter Num. Tarot c. Intensity Meaning
A (2) 1 Magician Creative, Inventive, Intuitive
C (2) 3 Empress Patient, Willful, Strong, Giving
E (1) 5 Hierophant Wise, Crafty, Daring, Inventive
H (1) 8 Strength Couragous, Faithful, Caring
I (1) 9 Hermit Independent, Researcher, Intell,igent
R (1) 18 Moon Patient, Determined, Strong
S (2) 19 Sun Colorful, Bright, Perceptive
T (1) 20 Judgement Unswerving, Steadfast, Demanding, Forceful

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