Autoantonym
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Autoantonym is a noun meaning (rare) A word that has two opposing meanings.
Meaning
(rare) A word that has two opposing meanings.
Example Sentences
Near-synonym: enantioseme
Word Forms
- autoantonyms
Synonyms for autoantonym
Depending on context, synonyms include contronym, contranym, enantioseme.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include antonym, contronym, contranym, opposite, enantiosemy, antithet.
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