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meretricious vs archaism

archaism vs meretricious

meretricious is not a noun while archaism is a noun.

meretricious is an adjective but archaism is not an adjective.

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

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