Definition

Relating to a word that has the opposite meaning of another word.

Example

The words 'hot' and 'cold' are antonymic to each other.

Conversation

Did you know that the word 'hot' has an antonymic pair like 'cold'?

Yeah, it's interesting how language works like that.

I love learning about antonymic relationships between words.

Same here! It really helps expand our vocabulary.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Antonymic → It is formed from "anti-" (meaning against) and "onym" (from Greek "onuma", meaning name) and the suffix "-ic" (meaning pertaining to). The word describes something that pertains to names that are opposite or against each other.

Memory Tip

Think of 'anti-' meaning against and 'onym' meaning name — antonymic refers to names that are opposite.

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