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antonymy

nounfemininetécnico/ɐ̃tuˈnimjɐ/low

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.
Common collocations
relation of antonymygradable antonymy

Etymology

Do grego antí (contra) + ónoma (nome) + sufixo -ia.

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