glossism

Noun

glossism (uncountable)

1. A focus on the translated meaning of a word or phrase, ignoring all other linguistic attributes such as syntax and phonology.
   • This kind of language, obviously, was not a language for writing, and, indeed, not much documentation has been preserved. What little has survived is, again, literary and, again, due to glossism, i.e., the literary exigencies of color, fun, and satire.1986, Henry Kahane, Renée Kahane, Graeca et Románica scripta selecta - Volume 3, →ISBN, page 196
   • Glossism is frequently seen when someone asks, “What's the sign for ___?” and, in response, someone unhesitatingly demonstrates a sign.2001, Dennis Cokely, “Interpreting culturally rich realities: Research implications for successful interpretation”, in Journal of Interpretation