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Catachrestical

Adjective:

1. Characterized by the incorrect or strained use of words or phrases.

Example sentence: He delivered a catachrestical speech, confusing the audience with his misuse of terminology.

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Adverb:

1. In an incorrect or strained manner in terms of language usage.

Example sentence: The speaker stumbled catachrestically through his presentation, often using words out of context.

Noun:

1. A usage of language marked by incorrect or strained words or expressions.

Example sentence: His essay was criticized for its catachrestical, unclear phrasing.

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