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1. (adj.) paronymous
containing the same root or stem, as the words wise and
wisdom.
Etymology: (1655–65; < Gk parṒnymos. See paronym , -ous)
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1. (adj) paronymous
having the same derivation; allied radically; conjugate; -- said of certain words, as man, mankind, manhood, etc
2. (adj) paronymous
having a similar sound, but different orthography and different meaning; -- said of certain words, as al/ and awl; hair and hare, etc
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