paronymous

[ puh-ron-uh-muh s ]

/ pəˈrɒn ə məs /

adjective Grammar.

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

Nearby words

parolee, paromphalocele, paronomasia, paronychia, paronym, paronymous, paroophoron, parophthalmia, paropsia, paroquet, parorchidium

Origin of paronymous

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

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