troponym

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English [edit]

Etymology [edit]

tropo- + -onym 1906

Noun [edit]

troponym (plural troponyms)

  1. (grammar) A verb that indicates more precisely the manner of doing something by replacing a verb of a more generalized meaning.
    • To stroll (to walk in a leisurely manner) is a troponym of "to walk".

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Translations [edit]

more specific verb (grammar)

See also [edit]

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