Sumpsimus definitions

Sumpsimus

1) Expression 2) Locution 3) Saying
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sumpsimus

correct expression that replaces popular but wrong one
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sumpsimus

noun a correct expression that takes the place of a popular but incorrect expression; `he preferred his erroneous but pleasing mumpsimus to the correct sumpsimus`
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sumpsimus

adherence to or persistence in using a strictly correct term, holding to a precise practice, etc., as a rejection of an erroneous but more common form (opposed to mumpsimus). · a person who is obstinate or zealous about such strict correctness (opposed to mumpsimus).
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sumpsimus

[Difficult words] a correct expression that takes the place of a popular but incorrect expression
Found on https://www.vocabulary.com/lists/675557

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sumpsimus

[Obscure words] a correct expression that takes the place of a popular but incorrect expression
Found on https://www.vocabulary.com/lists/675557

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