Troponym Definition

noun

(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.
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Synonyms:
  • manner name

Other Word Forms of Troponym

Noun

Singular:
troponym
Plural:
troponyms

Origin of Troponym

  • tropo- +‎ -onym 1906

    From Wiktionary

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Words Starting With

TTRTRO

Words Ending With

MYMNYM

Unscrambles

troponym

Words Starting With T and Ending With M

Starts With T & Ends With MStarts With TR & Ends With MStarts With T & Ends With YM

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8 Letter Words8 Letter Words Starting With T8 Letter Words Ending With M