Solecism
noun
Pronunciation: ˈsɒlɪsɪzəm
Definition
A grammatical mistake or a breach of good manners and social etiquette.
Examples
The professor pointed out a blatant solecism in the student's essay regarding subject-verb agreement.
Wearing white shoes to a formal black-tie event is considered a fashion solecism by many traditionalists.
He committed a social solecism by asking the host about her salary during the dinner party.
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