troponym
English
Etymology
tropo- + -onym
Noun
troponym (plural troponyms)
- (grammar) A verb that indicates more precisely the manner of doing something by replacing a verb of a more generalized meaning.
- ‘Stroll’ is a troponym of ‘walk’, since it involves a slow and relaxed sort of walking.
Derived terms
- troponymy
Translations
more specific verb (grammar)
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See also
- hyponym
- -onym
- toponym
Anagrams
- protonym