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  2. Synonym - Wikipedia

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    Synonym list in cuneiform on a clay tablet, Neo-Assyrian period [1] A synonym is a word, morpheme, or phrase that means precisely or nearly the same as another word, morpheme, or phrase in a given language. [2] For example, in the English language, the words begin, start, commence, and initiate are all synonyms of one another: they are ...

  3. Thesaurus - Wikipedia

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    A thesaurus (pl.: thesauri or thesauruses), sometimes called a synonym dictionary or dictionary of synonyms, is a reference work which arranges words by their meanings (or in simpler terms, a book where one can find different words with similar meanings to other words), [1] [2] sometimes as a hierarchy of broader and narrower terms, sometimes simply as lists of synonyms and antonyms.

  4. Backronym - Wikipedia

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    The word's actual etymology is unknown, but more likely related to Romani påš xåra ('half-penny') or to Urdu (borrowed from Persian) safed-pōśh ('white robes'), a term for wealthy people. [11] Another example is the word chav, which is a derogatory term for a working-class youth.

  5. Synonym (taxonomy) - Wikipedia

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    A synonym cannot exist in isolation: it is always an alternative to a different scientific name. Given that the correct name of a taxon depends on the taxonomic viewpoint used (resulting in a particular circumscription, position and rank) a name that is one taxonomist's synonym may be another taxonomist's correct name (and vice versa).

  6. List of retronyms - Wikipedia

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    For example, conventional (non-microwave) oven, or conventional weapon (one which does not incorporate chemical, biological or nuclear payloads). Classic Doctor Who : Used to distinguish the original series of the classic show from the 21st century sequel, New Doctor Who .

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    Image credits: Lobothehobosexual For example, a Workhuman survey of 1,000 full time employees discovered that 61% of U.S. workers say they're productive at work, but it comes at a cost. 80% report ...

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    Here are some examples: Rare Vintage Texaco Porcelain 42-inch (Double Sided Sign Gas Oil): $2,500 on eBay. Antique Porcelain Sign Gevaert Camera Store Advertising: $1,995 on vssoutlet.com.

  9. Hypernymy and hyponymy - Wikipedia

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    For example, screwdriver, scissors, knife, and hammer are all co-hyponyms of one another and hyponyms of tool, but not hyponyms of one another: *"A hammer is a type of knife" is false. Co-hyponyms are often but not always related to one another by the relation of incompatibility. For example, apple, peach and plum are co-hyponyms of fruit.