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Record 1 2020-12-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Lexicology, Lexicography, Terminology
CONT

A capitonym is a word that changes its meaning (and sometimes pronunciation) when it is capitalized; the capitalization usually applies due to one form being a proper noun or eponym.

OBS

Example: "March" the third month of the year; "march" to walk briskly and rhythmically.

French

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  • Lexicologie, lexicographie et terminologie
DEF

Mot dont la signification diffère selon qu'on l'écrit avec une lettre majuscule ou une lettre minuscule.

OBS

Exemple : le mot «Terrre» désigne la planète sur laquelle nous vivons et le mot «terre» désigne (entre autres) la couche superficielle de la croûte terrestre.

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