Cacoepistic

/kækoʊɛˈpɪstɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or characteristic of poor or incorrect speech and pronunciation.

Etymology

Adjective form derived from cacoepist, using the suffix -ic to transform the noun into a descriptive term that applies to speech patterns or characteristics.

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