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.
Latest Contextual News
-
CINCY FRINGE REVIEWS: "Memento Holly," "Unreconciled," "Quiet Coyotes," "What Art is...," "Private Equity," "Antonym"
League of Cincinnati Theatres • 📅 02.06.2026
-
Sorry, But Only People With A Genius IQ Can Pass This 30-Question Antonym Test
BuzzFeed • 📅 10.02.2026
-
Word of the Day: Sesquipedalian- Know its meaning, origin, usage, synonyms, antonyms, examples and more
The Economic Times • 📅 01.07.2026
-
Debut book of the month: The Moplah Speaks of the Rivers by Umar Nizarudeen
t2ONLINE • 📅 20.07.2026
-
The Antonym of the Memory Is the Silence
YouTube • 📅 07.06.2026