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Anonymous Posted 15 years ago
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Is there a special term for using the wrong adjective?

Suppose I say: "This coffee is accurate." Coffee is not something that can be accurate or inaccurate. It can be hot, cold, tasty, acidic, etc. Is there any special term for this sort of improper use of an adjective?
  

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Hi, nonsense? meaningless? Clive

— Clive

  • Hi, nonsense?
  • meaningless?
  • Clive
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Hi,

nonsense?

meaningless?

Clive
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