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Antonyms Corpuscle
Definition:
An antonyms corpuscle refers to a small particle that functions as an opposite or contradictory term within language or discourse.
Senses:
- Grammatical Antonyms: In the context of grammar, an antonyms corpuscle represents words that have opposite meanings. For example, "hot" and "cold" are grammatical antonyms.
- Lexical Antonyms: When referring to lexical antonyms, an antonyms corpuscle denotes words that are opposites in terms of their lexical meanings. An example would be the antonyms "good" and "bad."
- Local Context: In a local context, an antonyms corpuscle indicates a particle that carries a contradictory meaning specific to a particular region or community.
Sample Sentences:
- Grammatical Antonyms:
- Lexical Antonyms:
- He is the epitome of kindness, while she embodies cruelty. Kindness and cruelty are lexical antonyms.
- The words "brave" and "cowardly" are antonyms corpuscles due to their contrasting meanings.
- Local Context:
- In their jargon, "wicked" is used as an antonyms corpuscle meaning "awesome."
- The term "soda" in this area is an antonyms corpuscle referring to any carbonated beverage.
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