Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
paronymy
Noun
/ˌpær.əˈnɪ.mi/
Definition
The quality or condition of being paronymous, which refers to a relationship between words that have similar sounds but different meanings.
Examples
- Many students struggle with paronyms like “affect” and “effect” in English.
- Understanding paronymy can enhance your vocabulary and avoid confusion.
- The teacher explained the concept of paronymy using examples from the language.
Meaning
Paronymy often involves words that are derived from the same root or have similar phonetic structures yet differ in meaning or usage.
Synonyms
- Similar sounding words
- Paronyms
- Cognates
