Malapropism Check

This rule checks for common malapropisms - words or phrases that sound similar to the intended expression but are incorrectly used, often to humorous effect. The rule helps writers avoid embarrassing word choice errors that can undermine their credibility and confuse readers.

Malapropisms occur when a writer uses a similar-sounding but incorrect word in place of the intended one. This rule specifically catches three common malapropisms:

• "the infinitesimal universe" (should likely be "infinite universe" - infinitesimal means extremely small)
• "a serial experience" (likely meant to be "surreal experience")
• "attack my voracity" (likely meant to be "veracity" - voracity means extreme hunger, while veracity means truthfulness)

When these phrases appear in text, Vale will flag them as errors and suggest revision. This helps maintain professional quality writing by catching these easy-to-make but potentially embarrassing mistakes before publication.