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ANTONYMY [1 record]

Record 1 2011-08-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Lexicology, Lexicography, Terminology
  • Semantics
DEF

The relation between lexical items that are binary opposites in meaning (e.g. alive and dead), gradable opposites in meaning (e.g. young and old), or converse opposites (e.g. buy and sell).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Lexicologie, lexicographie et terminologie
  • Sémantique
DEF

Rapport sémantique existant entre des mots dont les sens sont «opposés».

Spanish

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