contranym
Englisch
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editEtymology
editFrom contra- + -nym, coined 1962 by Jack Herring as contronym.[1]
Pronunciation
editNomen
editcontranym (plural contranyms)
- A word that has two opposing meanings, such as cleave (“stick together” or “split apart”).
- Synonyms: autoantonym, antagonym, Janus word
Derived terms
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editTranslations
edita word that has two opposing meanings
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See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Herring, Jack. Word Study (February 1962).