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retronym vs word

word vs retronym

retronym and word both are nouns.

retronym is not a verb while word is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
retronym Yes No No No
word Yes No Yes No
As nouns, word is a hypernym of retronym; that is, word is a word with a broader meaning than retronym:
  • retronym: a word introduced because an existing term has become inadequate
  • word: a unit of language that native speakers can identify
retronym (noun) word (noun)
a word introduced because an existing term has become inadequate a unit of language that native speakers can identify
a promise
information about recent and important events
a brief statement
an exchange of views on some topic
a secret word or phrase known only to a restricted group
a verbal command for action
a string of bits stored in computer memory
retronym (verb) word (verb)
put into words or an expression
Difference between retronym and word

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