Antonym
Definition
A word that, when compared to another, has a completely opposite or contrary meaning, forming a structural unit based on a dual semantic incompatibility relation within the same grammatical context (such as the pairs 'good' and 'bad'). As an adjective, it describes a term or lexical structure exhibiting a polar relationship of signification, functioning as a fundamental tool in the stylistic diversification and nuance of language.
Bilingual Equivalents
- Antonym
- Opposite
Grammatical & Source Details
| Inflection Type | Neuter noun, regular structural plural variations. Plural form: antonime. Variable adjective with four variations. |
| Formation | Neologic compound adapted from the French 'antonyme', from Greek roots 'anti-' (against) and 'onyma' (name). |
| Spelling / Pronunciation | [an.to.ˈnim] (with a precise phonetic emphasis on the final syllable of the word) |
| Source | Encyclopedia of Modern Linguistics and Structural Lexicology |
Contextual Usage Examples
RO: Profesorul le-a cerut elevilor să găsească un antonim potrivit pentru adjectivul 'altruist' în contextul dat.
EN: The teacher asked the students to find a suitable antonym for the adjective 'altruistic' in the given context.
RO: Analiza lexicologică a demonstrat că un cuvânt poate avea mai multe antonime în funcție de sensul său figurat.
EN: The lexicological analysis demonstrated that a word can have multiple antonyms depending on its figurative meaning.
RO: Dicționarul conține o listă extinsă de antonime menite să ajute scriitorii în evitarea repetițiilor monotone.
EN: The dictionary contains an extensive list of antonyms designed to help writers avoid monotonous repetitions.
Idioms & Phrases
Antonim lexical / Lexical antonym
RO: Cuvânt cu rădăcină complet diferită față de termenul de bază, care exprimă în mod nativ o opoziție totală de sens.
EN: A word with a completely different root from the base term, natively expressing a total opposition of meaning.
Pereche de antonime / Antonymic pair
RO: Set structural format din două cuvinte cu polarități semantice opuse, utilizat frecvent ca exercițiu în manualele școlare.
EN: A structural set formed by two words with opposite semantic polarities, frequently used as an exercise in textbooks.
Relație de antonim / Antonym relationship
RO: Legătură semantică și logică de excludere reciprocă stabilită între două elemente lexicale din aceeași clasă morfologică.
EN: A semantic and logical mutual exclusion bond established between two lexical elements from the same morphological class.
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