Noun sumpsimus has 1 sense

1. sumpsimus - a correct expression that takes the place of a popular but incorrect expression; "he preferred his erroneous but pleasing mumpsimus to the correct sumpsimus"
   --₁ is a kind of saying, expression, locution
   

Sumpsimus

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Part of Speech: noun

Sense: a correct or accepted version of something, especially with regards to language

Usage: commonly used in formal discussions and scholarly contexts

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Sample Sentences:

1. Many language purists argue that using "whom" in modern English is a sumpsimus, as it is rarely used correctly.
2. In literature, authors often reference archaic words to demonstrate their knowledge of sumpsimus.
3. The professor firmly believes in adhering to the sumpsimus of proper punctuation.

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