"contranymy" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: contra- + -nymy Etymology templates: {{confix|en|contra|nymy}} contra- + -nymy Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} contranymy (uncountable)
  1. Alternative form of contronymy Tags: alt-of, alternative, uncountable Alternative form of: contronymy

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