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/ˈmɛtənɪm/ · noun
(taxonomy) A name that is rejected because a valid name (based on another member) already exists for the same group..
Use metanym when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Metanym means (taxonomy) A name that is rejected because a valid name (based on another member) already exists for the same group..
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The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Use metanym where its definition matches the intended context.
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