contranym

English

Etymology

By surface analysis, contra +‎ nym; diachronically, coined in 1962 by Jack Herring as contronym from contr(a)- +‎ -onym.[1]

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˈkɒn.tɹə.nɪm/
    • Audio (Southern England):(file)
  • (US) IPA(key): /ˈkɑn.tɹə.nɪm/

Noun

contranym (plural contranyms)

  1. Alternative form of contronym.

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References

  1. ^ Herring, Jack. Word Study (February 1962).
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