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ca·​col·​o·​gy | \ kaˈkäləjē, kə- \
plural -es

Definition of cacology

: bad diction or pronunciation

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First Known Use of cacology

1747, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for cacology

probably from French cacologie, from cac- + -logie -logy

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The first known use of cacology was in 1747

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“Cacology.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cacology. Accessed 12 Aug. 2022.

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