Word of the day: Malapropism

Malapropisms, amusing word errors where similar-sounding words are mistakenly used, originate from Mrs. Malaprop in Sheridan's "The Rivals." These linguistic slips, distinct from typos, highlight the vulnerabilities of human speech and pronunciation. They offer entertainment and insight into verbal communication.

Word of the day: Malapropism
Malapropisms, amusing word errors where similar-sounding words are mistakenly used, originate from Mrs. Malaprop in Sheridan's "The Rivals." These linguistic slips, distinct from typos, highlight the vulnerabilities of human speech and pronunciation. They offer entertainment and insight into verbal communication.