Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
An insistence on pure or unmixed forms.
Forms
- Plural
- purisms → euphemisms…
Example sentences
- euphemism "Euphenism" is an incorrect spelling of "euphemism".
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| purism | rising | |
| euphemism | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 9 letters
- euphemism4
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (euphemism4 = 4 syllables).