C1 noun औपचारिक

obonymty

/ˌɒbəˈnɪmɪti/

The state or quality of having a name that is intentionally misleading or obfuscates the true identity or nature of a subject. It describes a naming convention designed to conceal the reality of what is being labeled through deceptive terminology.

उदाहरण

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1

I suspect the shop's name is an act of obonymty, as they don't sell any of the items mentioned on their sign.

I suspect the shop's name is an act of obonymty, as they don't sell any of the items mentioned on their sign.

2

The legislative committee addressed the obonymty of the bill's title, which seemed to contradict its actual contents.

The legislative committee addressed the obonymty of the bill's title, which seemed to contradict its actual contents.

3

Calling that huge dog 'Tiny' is just pure obonymty.

Calling that huge dog 'Tiny' is just pure obonymty.

शब्द परिवार

संज्ञा
obonymty
Verb
obonymize
क्रिया विशेषण
obonymously
विशेषण
obonymous
संबंधित
obonym
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याद रखने का तरीका

Think of the prefix 'ob-' (meaning against or over) combined with 'onym' (meaning name). It is a name that goes against the truth.

त्वरित क्विज़

The spy's use of a false business title was a clear case of ___ to prevent the authorities from discovering his true mission.

सही!

सही उत्तर है: b

उदाहरण

1

I suspect the shop's name is an act of obonymty, as they don't sell any of the items mentioned on their sign.

everyday

I suspect the shop's name is an act of obonymty, as they don't sell any of the items mentioned on their sign.

2

The legislative committee addressed the obonymty of the bill's title, which seemed to contradict its actual contents.

formal

The legislative committee addressed the obonymty of the bill's title, which seemed to contradict its actual contents.

3

Calling that huge dog 'Tiny' is just pure obonymty.

informal

Calling that huge dog 'Tiny' is just pure obonymty.

4

In linguistic semiotics, obonymty is studied as a method of semantic displacement where the signifier intentionally repels the signified.

academic

In linguistic semiotics, obonymty is studied as a method of semantic displacement where the signifier intentionally repels the signified.

5

The startup's rebrand was criticized for its obonymty, as the new name gave no hint of their actual software services.

business

The startup's rebrand was criticized for its obonymty, as the new name gave no hint of their actual software services.

शब्द परिवार

संज्ञा
obonymty
Verb
obonymize
क्रिया विशेषण
obonymously
विशेषण
obonymous
संबंधित
obonym

सामान्य शब्द संयोजन

intentional obonymty intentional obonymty
linguistic obonymty linguistic obonymty
riddled with obonymty riddled with obonymty
degree of obonymty degree of obonymty
practice of obonymty practice of obonymty

सामान्य वाक्यांश

a veil of obonymty

a veil of obonymty

exercise in obonymty

exercise in obonymty

by way of obonymty

by way of obonymty

अक्सर इससे भ्रम होता है

obonymty vs anonymity

Anonymity refers to having no name or identity, while obonymty refers to having a misleading name.

obonymty vs synonymy

Synonymy involves words with the same meaning, whereas obonymty involves a name that hides the meaning.

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इस्तेमाल की जानकारी

Use this term in high-level academic, legal, or technical discussions regarding deceptive naming practices. It is more specific than 'misnomer' as it implies an intentional masking of identity.

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सामान्य गलतियाँ

Learners often use it to mean 'namelessness,' but it specifically requires the presence of a name that is false or distracting.

💡

याद रखने का तरीका

Think of the prefix 'ob-' (meaning against or over) combined with 'onym' (meaning name). It is a name that goes against the truth.

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शब्द की उत्पत्ति

Derived from the Latin 'ob-' (against/facing) and the Greek 'onyma' (name).

व्याकरण पैटर्न

Uncountable noun Often used with the preposition 'of' Takes a singular verb

त्वरित क्विज़

The spy's use of a false business title was a clear case of ___ to prevent the authorities from discovering his true mission.

सही!

सही उत्तर है: b

संबंधित शब्द

pale

A1

Describes something that has very little color or is much lighter than usual. It is often used to describe a person's face when they are ill or a color that is mixed with a lot of white.

lung

A1

The lungs are two organs inside your chest that you use to breathe. They bring oxygen into your body and remove carbon dioxide when you breathe out.

tropical

A1

Relating to the hot regions of the Earth near the equator. It describes weather that is very warm and wet, or plants and animals that come from these areas.

trader

A1

A trader is a person whose job is to buy and sell goods, stocks, or other items for profit. They can work in a small local market or on large international financial exchanges.

indoor

A1

Describes something that is located, happens, or is used inside a building rather than outside. It is an adjective used before a noun to talk about activities or objects protected from the weather.

threshold

A1

A threshold is the physical area at the bottom of a doorway that you step over to enter a room or building. It also refers to the level or point at which something starts to happen or changes.

tribute

A1

A tribute is something that you say, do, or give to show your respect and admiration for someone. It is often a public act used to honor a person's life, work, or memory.

elder

A1

Used to describe a person who is older than another, especially within a family. It is also used to refer to people who have a high status or more experience because of their age.

russian

A1

Relating to Russia, its people, its language, or its culture. It describes things that come from or are connected to the largest country in the world.

southeastern

A1

Located in or coming from the direction between south and east. It describes a place, a region, or a wind that is in the corner between the bottom and the right on a map.

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