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An unpaired word is one that, according to the usual rules of the language, would appear to have a related word but does not. [1] Such words usually have a prefix or suffix that would imply that there is an antonym, with the prefix or suffix being absent or opposite.
The term antonym (and the related antonymy) is commonly taken to be synonymous with opposite, but antonym also has other more restricted meanings. Graded (or gradable) antonyms are word pairs whose meanings are opposite and which lie on a continuous spectrum (hot, cold).
The German verb ausleihen, the Dutch verb lenen, the Afrikaans verb leen, the Polish verb pożyczyć, the Russian verb одолжить (odolžítʹ), the Finnish verb lainata, and the Esperanto verb prunti can mean either "to lend" or "to borrow", with case, pronouns, and mention of persons making the sense clear.
However, the treatment is not permanent and may have to be repeated after a short while. [10] Together with medication, pressure of the upper area of the nose must be mitigated through aeration and drainage. [58] Anosmia caused by a nasal polyp may be treated by steroidal treatment or removal of the polyp. [59]
Move over, Wordle, Connections and Mini Crossword—there's a new NYT word game in town! The New York Times' recent game, "Strands," is becoming more and more popular as another daily activity ...
Demisexuality is a sexual orientation in which the individual does not experience primary sexual attraction [3] [4] – type of attraction that is based on immediately observable characteristics such as appearance or smell, and is experienced immediately after first encounter. [1]
A new study suggests that diets high in fast food, processed red meat, and soda but low in fruits and vegetables may be linked to faster biological aging.
Electrolysis is a permanent hair removal technique that uses electrical current to destroy hair follicles one at a time. Dr. Murphy-Rose explains, “A fine, needle-like probe is inserted into the ...