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  1. n. A word that has two opposing meanings, such as cleave (“come together” or “split apart”).

Etymologies

  1. contra- + -onym, coined 1962 by Jack Herring as contronym. (Wiktionary)

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  • vitrhi a word that can mean the opposite of itself such as
    clip - attach to
    clip - cut off from Jun 9, 2009

  • mialuthien Same as autoantonym. Jul 18, 2008

  • whichbe A contranym, sometimes called a "Janus word," can take on either of two opposite meanings. I made a list of my 'favorrite' ones here. May 14, 2008

  • cathari What, you mean "transparent" used to mean "someone can easily see how this works"? I would say it has a toehold on contranymity, as a non-opaque item would be harder to see and understand than an opaque one. Oct 30, 2007

  • slumry And what about transparent, as in user transparent? Not quite a contranym, yet peculiar to me, a non-technical person. (I am, however, technically a person) Jun 20, 2007

  • slumry cleave
    sanction Jun 20, 2007

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