What does paronymous mean?
Paronymous means (semantics) Having the same root or derivation; conjugate..
Paronymous
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
(semantics) Having the same root or derivation; conjugate..
Definitions by Sense
- (semantics) Having the same root or derivation; conjugate.
- (semantics) Having a similar sound, but different orthography and different meaning.
Example Sentences
Ethology, ethnology, etiology, etymology, and entomology are paronymous.
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What is the opposite of paronymous?
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How do you use paronymous in a sentence?
Ethology, ethnology, etiology, etymology, and entomology are paronymous.
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