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.
syn
ant
Common collocations
relation of antonymygradable antonymy
Etymology
Do grego antí (contra) + ónoma (nome) + sufixo -ia.