MARTINETISM

Etymology

Noun

martinetism (usually uncountable, plural martinetisms)

The principles or practices of a martinet; rigid adherence to discipline, etc.

Source: Wiktionary


Mar"ti*net`ism, n.

Definition: The principles or practices of a martinet; rigid adherence to discipline, etc.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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SYNCRETISM

(noun) the fusion of originally different inflected forms (resulting in a reduction in the use of inflections)


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