skunked term

名词 n.

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. A word that becomes difficult to use because it is transitioning from one meaning to another. Purists may insist on the old usage, while descriptivists are more open to newer usages.
    — It isn't a skunked term, but it's gradually becoming something like one.

词形变化

skunked terms plural

词源

Coined by American lawyer, lexicographer, and teacher Bryan A. Garner, and since adopted by some other style guides.
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