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antonymy

nounfemininetechnicaluncommon/ɐ̃tuˈnimjɐ/an·to·ni·mi·a

Definition

The semantic relationship of opposition in meaning between words.

“Antonymy is a key concept in semantics.”

“The words 'hot' and 'cold' are in a relation of antonymy.”

relation of antonymygradable antonymy