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meretricious vs archaicism

archaicism vs meretricious

meretricious is not a noun while archaicism is a noun.

meretricious is an adjective but archaicism is not an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
meretricious No Yes No No
archaicism Yes No No No
meretricious (noun) archaicism (noun)
the use of an archaic expression
meretricious (adjective) archaicism (adjective)
like or relating to a prostitute
based on pretense; deceptively pleasing
tastelessly showy
Difference between meretricious and archaicism

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