skunked term

短语

词形变化

skunked terms 复数 skunked terms

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    A word that becomes difficult to use because it is transitioning from one meaning to another. Purists may insist on the old usage, while descriptivists are more open to newer usages.

词源

Coined by American lawyer, lexicographer, and teacher Bryan A. Garner, and since adopted by some other style guides.

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