C1 noun Formal

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.

Exemplos

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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.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
contranomation
Verb
contranominate
Advérbio
contranominally
Adjetivo
contranominal
Relacionado
contranomen
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Dica de memorização

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

Quiz rápido

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

Correto!

A resposta correta é: contranomation

Exemplos

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.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
contranomation
Verb
contranominate
Advérbio
contranominally
Adjetivo
contranominal
Relacionado
contranomen

Colocações comuns

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

Frases Comuns

by way of contranomation

by way of contranomation

steeped in contranomation

steeped in contranomation

marked by contranomation

marked by contranomation

Frequentemente confundido com

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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Notas de uso

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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Erros comuns

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

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Dica de memorização

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

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Origem da palavra

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

Padrões gramaticais

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'
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Contexto cultural

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

Quiz rápido

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

Correto!

A resposta correta é: contranomation

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