omnicomparativist

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From omni- +‎ comparativist.

Adjective[edit]

omnicomparativist (not comparable)

  1. (comparative linguistics, derogatory) having a tendency to compare disparate elements of language (e.g. different forms, unrelated languages) in an attempt to establish parallels

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