Where Does the Word Heteroclite Come from?

A word whose etymological roots come from distinct, different languages or language groups. Etymology: From late heteroclitus, from ἑτερόκλιτος, from ἕτερος + κλίνω, the latter from ḱley-. Deviating from the ordinary rule; eccentric, abnormal.

What is the meaning of heteroclite?

1 linguistics. a : a word that is irregular in inflection. b in Indo-European languages : a noun possessing heteroclitic inflection. 2 : one that deviates from common forms or rules.

How do you use Heteroclite in a sentence?

'His objection to Aristotle's Nicomachean Ethics lies in its lack of uniform argument or quality: 'It is heteroclite, a hodge-podge of astute comment and utter bosh'. ' 'Lefebvre's Marxism was heteroclite, and was heavily informed via his engagement with other thinkers.