Correctness in use of language
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GRAMMATICALNESSCorrectness in use of language.
vernacularthe plain variety of language in everyday use.
tusherythe use of affectedly archaic language in novels, etc
tumescentpompous and pretentious, especially in the use of language.
hyperurbanismuse of hypercorrect forms in language; also, such a form
archaismThe use or conscious imitation of very old or old-fashioned styles or features in language or art
mumpsimusadherence to or persistence in an erroneous use of language, memorization, practice, belief, etc., out of habit or obstinacy.
sensationalism(esp. in journalism) The use of exciting or shocking stories or language at the expense of accuracy, in order to provoke public interest or excitement
pragmaticsThe branch of linguistics dealing with language in use and the contexts in which it is used, including such matters as deixis, taking turns in conversation, text organization, presupposition, and implicature
borrowTake (a word, idea, or method) from another source and use it in one's own language or work
borrowedTake (a word, idea, or method) from another source and use it in one's own language or work