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paronymous

[ puh-ron-uh-muhs ]

adjective

Grammar.
  1. containing the same root or stem, as the words wise and wisdom.


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51³Ô¹Ï History and Origins

Origin of paronymous1

From the Greek word ±è²¹°ùṓn²â³¾´Ç²õ, dating back to 1655–65. See paronym, -ous
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Example Sentences

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Par′onyme, Par′onym, a paronymous word—opp. to Homonym.—adj.

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Paron′ymy, quality of being paronymous.

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We may remark that the passage respecting cupiditas and cupidus is also an example of another fallacy already noticed, that of Paronymous Terms.

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Give examples of Paronymous derivation.

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To this head may be referred what is known as the Fallacy of Paronymous Terms.

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