Phantonym
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈfæntənɪm/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Phantonym is a noun meaning A word that appears to mean one thing but actually means something else. Such terms are predisposed toward catachrestic use (including malapropisms) by speakers and writers.
Meaning
A word that appears to mean one thing but actually means something else. Such terms are predisposed toward catachrestic use (including malapropisms) by speakers and writers.
Word Forms
- phantonyms
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include paranym, deonym, antinome, phonaestheme, agnomination, expressive.
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