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Webster 1913 Edition

Catachrestical

{

Catˊa-chres′tic

,

Catˊa-chres′tic-al

, }
Adj.
Belonging to, or in the manner of, a catachresis; constituting, characterized by or given to catachresis; wrested from its natural sense or form; forced; far-fetched.
–
Catˊa-chres′tic-al-ly
,
adv.
[A]
catachrestical
and improper way of speaking.
Jer. Taylor.

Webster 1828 Edition

Catachrestical

CATACHRESTICAL

,
Adj.
Belonging to a catachresis; forced; far-fetched; wrested from its natural sense.

Definition 2025

catachrestical

catachrestical

English

Adjective

catachrestical ‎(comparative more catachrestical, superlative most catachrestical)

  1. catachrestic
    • Jeremy Taylor
      Catachrestical and improper way of speaking.

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