ATLAS OF LANGUAGE

AT-HAR2-0001 · ATLAS 251

Aischrology

The deliberate use of coarse, obscene, or shameful language.

Explanation

Violates linguistic boundaries of decency and commands attention.

Example

Atlas example in editorial form: The deliberate use of coarse, obscene, or humiliating language.

Counterexample

Neutral phrasing without the characteristics described for aischrology.

Distinction

Distinction from taboo and dysphemism is explored in greater depth in the source reference.

Effect on thought and perception

Violates linguistic boundaries of modesty and commands attention.

Resonance

Violates linguistic boundaries of modesty and commands attention.

Cite this entry

Reich, Michael (Hrsg./ed.): „Aischrology“. Atlas der Sprache, AT-HAR2-0001. ATLAS 251, data model 1.6.0. https://atlasoflanguage.com/concept/AT-HAR2-0001

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