C1 noun 격식체

contranomation

/ˌkɒntrənɒmɪˈneɪʃən/

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.

예시

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1

Naming 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.

2

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.

3

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.

어휘 가족

명사
contranomation
Verb
contranominate
부사
contranominally
형용사
contranominal
관련
contranomen
💡

암기 팁

Think of 'Contra' (against) + 'Nom' (name). It is a name that goes against the reality.

빠른 퀴즈

The explorer's decision to call the frozen wasteland 'Greenland' is a classic historical example of __________.

정답!

정답은: contranomation

예시

1

Naming the massive Great Dane 'Tiny' is a humorous instance of contranomation used by the owner.

everyday

Naming the massive Great Dane 'Tiny' is a humorous instance of contranomation used by the owner.

2

The scholar argued that the treaty's title was a deliberate contranomation, as it promoted conflict rather than peace.

formal

The scholar argued that the treaty's title was a deliberate contranomation, as it promoted conflict rather than peace.

3

Calling that slow old laptop 'The Flash' is just another one of his funny contranomations.

informal

Calling that slow old laptop 'The Flash' is just another one of his funny contranomations.

4

In classical rhetoric, contranomation serves to create cognitive dissonance between the object and its descriptor.

academic

In classical rhetoric, contranomation serves to create cognitive dissonance between the object and its descriptor.

5

The branding agency warned that the contranomation of the luxury product as 'Basic' could confuse the target demographic.

business

The branding agency warned that the contranomation of the luxury product as 'Basic' could confuse the target demographic.

어휘 가족

명사
contranomation
Verb
contranominate
부사
contranominally
형용사
contranominal
관련
contranomen

자주 쓰는 조합

act of contranomation act of contranomation
rhetorical contranomation rhetorical contranomation
deliberate contranomation deliberate contranomation
instance of contranomation instance of contranomation
ironic contranomation ironic contranomation

자주 쓰는 구문

by way of contranomation

by way of contranomation

steeped in contranomation

steeped in contranomation

marked by contranomation

marked by contranomation

자주 혼동되는 단어

contranomation vs misnomer

A misnomer is often an accidental error in naming, while contranomation is usually a deliberate or structural contradiction.

contranomation vs confrontation

Confrontation refers to a hostile disagreement, whereas contranomation refers specifically to the act of naming.

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사용 참고사항

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.

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자주 하는 실수

Learners may confuse it with 'contradiction'; however, contranomation refers specifically to the 'naming' process, not just a general conflict of ideas.

💡

암기 팁

Think of 'Contra' (against) + 'Nom' (name). It is a name that goes against the reality.

📖

어원

From the Latin 'contra' (against) and 'nomen' (name), combined with the suffix '-ation' denoting a process or state.

문법 패턴

Countable noun: can be used in the plural (contranomations) Can be used as an abstract uncountable noun to describe the concept Often follows the preposition 'of'
🌍

문화적 맥락

In literature, especially satire, authors use contranomation to name characters with traits opposite to their names (e.g., a coward named 'Lionheart').

빠른 퀴즈

The explorer's decision to call the frozen wasteland 'Greenland' is a classic historical example of __________.

정답!

정답은: contranomation

관련 단어

intrabrevsion

C1

A technical or linguistic term referring to the internal abbreviation or condensation of information within a specific system or document. It describes the act of shortening components for internal efficiency while maintaining the integrity of the overall structure.

prevalor

C1

To prove superior in power, influence, or frequency within a specific context. It describes a situation where one principle, opinion, or force becomes dominant over others.

ultrajuncter

C1

Describing something that exists beyond a standard point of connection or is characterized by an extreme degree of integration between disparate parts. It is typically used in specialized contexts to denote systems, theories, or structures that bridge multiple complex networks simultaneously.

macrosanctible

C1

A large-scale system, institution, or conceptual framework that is regarded as inviolable and beyond criticism due to its perceived sacredness or fundamental importance. It typically refers to entities that are protected from alteration or scrutiny because of their massive cultural or structural status.

uncedate

C1

A formal and technical noun referring to a state or instance where a claim, territory, or right has not been yielded or surrendered. It describes the preservation of original status or possession despite pressure to concede or transfer control.

anvention

C1

To systematically modify or adapt an existing concept or object into a new form, particularly within a controlled environment or set of parameters. This verb describes the process of innovating by bridging the gap between rigorous analysis and creative invention.

semiliberness

C1

To exist in or grant a state of partial liberty or restricted autonomy. It describes the act of functioning within a framework that provides some freedom while maintaining significant oversight or control.

cosolvment

C1

Describing a substance or factor that acts in conjunction with another to facilitate the process of dissolving a solute or resolving a complex situation. In technical contexts, it refers to an auxiliary agent that enhances the solubility of a primary solvent system.

unaudless

C1

Describing something that is completely devoid of sound or impossible to hear. It is often used in literary or technical contexts to emphasize a profound state of silence or a lack of auditory signature.

monosomnful

C1

A noun referring to the physiological or habitual state of experiencing only one continuous, uninterrupted period of sleep within a twenty-four-hour cycle. It describes the quality of a monophasic sleep pattern where rest is concentrated into a single block without supplemental naps.

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