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Anonymous Posted 12 years ago
Grammar

Noun-Adjective disagreement

Can you tell me the name of the expression that describes the disagreement of noun and adjective. I thought it was malapropism, but that isn't quite it. e.g.: 'a bright dullness', 'a quiet roar', ' a huge speck'. Thank you.
  

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I can think of the word, "oxymoron".

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  • I can think of the word, "oxymoron".
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I can think of the word, "oxymoron".
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Thank you, that's the word I wanted. (original poster).
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Yes, Nikoo, that's the one! Thanks again.
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