contranomation
The act of naming something in a way that contradicts its inherent qualities, or the practice of providing a counter-name that opposes a traditional designation. It is frequently used as a rhetorical device to highlight irony or as a legal term for conflicting titles.
उदाहरण
3 / 5Naming the massive Great Dane 'Tiny' is a humorous instance of contranomation used by the owner.
Naming the massive Great Dane 'Tiny' is a humorous instance of contranomation used by the owner.
The scholar argued that the treaty's title was a deliberate contranomation, as it promoted conflict rather than peace.
The scholar argued that the treaty's title was a deliberate contranomation, as it promoted conflict rather than peace.
Calling that slow old laptop 'The Flash' is just another one of his funny contranomations.
Calling that slow old laptop 'The Flash' is just another one of his funny contranomations.
समानार्थी शब्द
शब्द परिवार
याद रखने का तरीका
Think of 'Contra' (against) + 'Nom' (name). It is a name that goes against the reality.
त्वरित क्विज़
The explorer's decision to call the frozen wasteland 'Greenland' is a classic historical example of __________.
सही!
सही उत्तर है: contranomation
उदाहरण
Naming the massive Great Dane 'Tiny' is a humorous instance of contranomation used by the owner.
everydayNaming the massive Great Dane 'Tiny' is a humorous instance of contranomation used by the owner.
The scholar argued that the treaty's title was a deliberate contranomation, as it promoted conflict rather than peace.
formalThe scholar argued that the treaty's title was a deliberate contranomation, as it promoted conflict rather than peace.
Calling that slow old laptop 'The Flash' is just another one of his funny contranomations.
informalCalling that slow old laptop 'The Flash' is just another one of his funny contranomations.
In classical rhetoric, contranomation serves to create cognitive dissonance between the object and its descriptor.
academicIn classical rhetoric, contranomation serves to create cognitive dissonance between the object and its descriptor.
The branding agency warned that the contranomation of the luxury product as 'Basic' could confuse the target demographic.
businessThe branding agency warned that the contranomation of the luxury product as 'Basic' could confuse the target demographic.
समानार्थी शब्द
शब्द परिवार
सामान्य शब्द संयोजन
सामान्य वाक्यांश
by way of contranomation
by way of contranomation
steeped in contranomation
steeped in contranomation
marked by contranomation
marked by contranomation
अक्सर इससे भ्रम होता है
A misnomer is often an accidental error in naming, while contranomation is usually a deliberate or structural contradiction.
Confrontation refers to a hostile disagreement, whereas contranomation refers specifically to the act of naming.
इस्तेमाल की जानकारी
This term is highly specific to linguistics, legal history, and advanced rhetoric. It is rarely used in common speech and should be reserved for academic or highly formal contexts where naming conventions are being analyzed.
सामान्य गलतियाँ
Learners may confuse it with 'contradiction'; however, contranomation refers specifically to the 'naming' process, not just a general conflict of ideas.
याद रखने का तरीका
Think of 'Contra' (against) + 'Nom' (name). It is a name that goes against the reality.
शब्द की उत्पत्ति
From the Latin 'contra' (against) and 'nomen' (name), combined with the suffix '-ation' denoting a process or state.
व्याकरण पैटर्न
सांस्कृतिक संदर्भ
In literature, especially satire, authors use contranomation to name characters with traits opposite to their names (e.g., a coward named 'Lionheart').
त्वरित क्विज़
The explorer's decision to call the frozen wasteland 'Greenland' is a classic historical example of __________.
सही!
सही उत्तर है: contranomation
संबंधित शब्द
principled
C2Acting in accordance with morality and high standards of behavior. It describes a person or an action guided by a strict set of values and integrity rather than by personal gain or convenience.
analytical
C1Relating to or using analysis or logical reasoning to understand something by breaking it down into its constituent parts. It describes a systematic approach to problem-solving and the ability to evaluate information critically.
approach
C1A systematic way of dealing with something or a specific perspective taken when addressing a problem or task. It can also refer to the physical act of moving nearer to someone or something in distance or time.
authorize
C1To grant official permission or legal power to someone to perform a specific action or to allow something to happen. It typically involves a formal process or a person in a position of authority validating a request or procedure.
beneficial
B2Beneficial describes something that has a good effect or promotes well-being. It is frequently used in formal or academic contexts to highlight the advantages or positive outcomes of a specific action, substance, or situation.
consistent
C2The quality of achieving a level of performance which does not vary over time, or the state of being coherent and not contradictory in logical or behavioral terms. Physically, it refers to the degree of thickness, firmness, or viscosity found in a substance.
constitutional
C2Relating to the fundamental principles or established laws that govern a state or organization. It can also refer to an individual's physical health or inherent temperament.
contextual
B2Relating to the circumstances or setting in which something exists or occurs. It describes information that helps explain the meaning of an event, statement, or idea by looking at its surroundings.
contract
C1A formal and legally binding agreement between two or more parties that establishes mutual obligations. In academic and legal contexts, it refers to the specific terms, conditions, and enforcement mechanisms that govern a transaction or relationship.
contractor
C1A person or company that performs work or provides goods and services under a specific legal agreement. Unlike a regular employee, a contractor is usually hired for a specific project or a fixed period of time as an independent entity.
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