paronymous

Phonetic Respelling: [ puh-ron-uh-muhs ]

Definition:

adj. derived from the same root or primitive word

Sentence:

Wise and wisdom are examples of paronymous words.

More example sentences:

Wise and wisdom are examples of paronymous words.

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Synonyms:

same root; related word; derivative word

Antonyms:

unrelated word

How many syllables in paronymous?

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Divide paronymous into syllables:

pa-ron-y-mous

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