cacemphaton

Latin

Etymology

From the amalgamation of the Ancient Greek words κακός (kakós, “bad”) and ἐμφάνισις (emphánisis, “appearance”).

Noun

cacemphaton n (genitive cacemphatī); second declension

  1. A low or improper expression
  2. In text it describes an unappealing sound generated by the pronunciation of two random words that happen not to fit vocally.

Declension

Second-declension noun (neuter, Greek-type).

singular plural
nominative cacemphaton cacemphata
genitive cacemphatī cacemphatōrum
dative cacemphatō cacemphatīs
accusative cacemphaton cacemphata
ablative cacemphatō cacemphatīs
vocative cacemphaton cacemphata

Descendants

  • Spanish: gazafatón, gazapatón

References

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