oiticica-foreignism

Detect and correct needless foreign terms and constructions in English prose.

10|Updated May 15, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/pasunboneleve/oiticica-style --skill oiticica-foreignism
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Skill: oiticica-foreignism
Source: https://github.com/pasunboneleve/oiticica-style/tree/main/src/oiticica-foreignism
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/pasunboneleve/oiticica-style --skill oiticica-foreignism

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

It fixes “foreignism” defects in English prose by identifying where foreign words or constructions are abusive, needless, or disrupt idiomatic clarity.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Rules-based diagnosis: Separates necessary domain terms and quotation value from needless display and stiff foreign syntax.
  • Objective repair workflow: Uses a structured review shape with clear Preserve vs. Weak/Fault/Better contrast and a rubric with Pass/Fail checks.
  • Modern-English boundary control: Applies English grammar, punctuation, morphology, idiom, and prosody while avoiding Portuguese orthography or grammar transfer.

Use it when editing academic, journalistic, or stylistically ambitious text that feels overly learned, awkward in syntax, or inconsistent in how loanwords are handled.

Quick Start

Use oiticica-foreignism to review and revise this paragraph for needless foreign words or foreign syntax.

Frequently Asked Questions about oiticica-foreignism

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I fix needless foreign words and stiff loanword syntax in English prose?

To fix needless foreign words and stiff loanword syntax in English prose, you can apply a rules-based diagnosis that separates necessary domain terms from needless display, using a structured review shape to replace awkward foreign constructions with idiomatic clarity.

What is the best way to edit out foreignism defects in academic or journalistic text?

Editing out foreignism defects in academic or journalistic text requires identifying where foreign words disrupt idiomatic clarity and applying a structured repair workflow with Pass/Fail rubric checks to preserve necessary terms while correcting stiff, overly learned syntax.

Can I use this approach to review rhetorical style and consistency in general exposition?

Yes, you can use this rhetorical revision approach to review style and consistency in general exposition, as it enforces rule-based decisions to maintain English grammar, punctuation, and prosody boundaries while correcting linguistically inconsistent tone.

How does the review process distinguish between necessary domain terms and needless foreign display?

The review process distinguishes necessary domain terms from needless foreign display by applying a structured contrast shape that evaluates Preserve versus Weak, Fault, and Better categories, ensuring quotation value and legitimate terminology survive while abusive foreignism is removed.

When should I not use a foreignism correction approach for style editing?

You should not use a foreignism correction approach when your text genuinely requires foreign syntax for domain-specific accuracy or when preserving the author's original voice matters more than enforcing modern English idiom, punctuation, and prosody boundaries.