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What is the origin of the word 'antonym'?
Greek language
What is the definition of a gradable antonym?
A pair of words with opposite meanings that lie on a continuous spectrum
What is an example of a relational antonym?
Teacher and student
What are the three types of antonyms?
Gradable, complementary, and relational
What is the definition of a complementary antonym?
A pair of words with opposite meanings that do not lie on a continuous spectrum
What is the opposite of the word 'teacher'?
There is no lexical opposite
What is the quote at the beginning of the text about?
The secret to success
What is the purpose of the video resource provided?
To provide additional information on antonyms
Study Notes
Antonyms
- Antonyms are words that have contrasting or opposite meanings.
- The word "antonym" originates from the Greek language, with "anti" meaning opposite and "onym" meaning name.
Types of Antonyms
- There are three types of antonyms: gradable antonyms, complementary antonyms, and relational antonyms.
Gradable Antonyms
- Gradable antonyms are pairs of words with opposite meanings that lie on a continuous spectrum.
- Examples include hot and cold, which are opposite ends of the temperature spectrum.
Complementary Antonyms
- Complementary antonyms are word pairs whose meanings are opposite but do not lie on a continuous spectrum.
- Examples include push and pull.
Relational Antonyms
- Relational antonyms are word pairs where the opposite meaning only makes sense in the context of the relationship between the two meanings.
- Examples include teacher and pupil, where the opposite meaning only makes sense within the context of their relationship.
- There is no lexical opposite of "teacher", but "teacher" and "pupil" are opposite within the context of their relationship.
Learn about antonyms, words with opposite meanings, and how they are rooted in the Greek language. Understand the concept of antonyms with examples and quotes.
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