Contronym
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Contronym is a noun meaning A word that has two opposing meanings, such as cleave (“stick together” or “split apart”).
Meaning
A word that has two opposing meanings, such as cleave (“stick together” or “split apart”).
Example Sentences
Near-synonym: enantioseme
Word Forms
- contronyms
Synonyms for contronym
Depending on context, synonyms include autoantonym, enantioseme.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include contranymy, autantonym, auto-antonym, polynymy, contradictor, glottonym.
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