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paronymous

American  
[puh-ron-uh-muhs] / pəˈrɒn ə məs /

adjective

Grammar.
  1. containing the same root or stem, as the words wise and wisdom.


Etymology

Origin of paronymous

From the Greek word parṓnymos, dating back to 1655–65. See paronym, -ous

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