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Is gemstone an oxymoron?
If they were opposite then they would be an oxymoron but, they are the same so, I would say a redundancy.
An oxymoron is a combination of words that seem to have?
opposite meanings.
What is the synonym for tautology?
I guess you could claim one opposite of a tautology is an oxymoron.
What is it called when a sentence has two opposite words or phrases used in the same sentence?
The term is an oxymoron, which pairs apparently contradictory terms to create a specific, often poetic meaning. Examples include deafening silence, hated affection, or mercy killing.
If I am an airhead am I an oxymoron?
No, an oxymoron is two words together that mean completely opposite things like big shrimp, pretty ugly, or thinly spread.
Is 'sweet repose' an oxymoron?
No, an oxymoron is two words that express the opposite of each other in meaning. Sweet is not the opposite of repose.
Is gemstone an oxymoron?
If they were opposite then they would be an oxymoron but, they are the same so, I would say a redundancy.
Why is Oxymoron's used?
When two opposite words are used in one phrase. An example of an oxymoron is "clearly confused"
An oxymoron is a combination of words that seem to have?
opposite meanings.
What is the synonym for tautology?
I guess you could claim one opposite of a tautology is an oxymoron.
What is it called when two opposite words are in the same statement?
an oxymoron
What is it called when a sentence has two opposite words or phrases used in the same sentence?
The term is an oxymoron, which pairs apparently contradictory terms to create a specific, often poetic meaning. Examples include deafening silence, hated affection, or mercy killing.
If I am an airhead am I an oxymoron?
No, an oxymoron is two words together that mean completely opposite things like big shrimp, pretty ugly, or thinly spread.
A figure of speech that combines opposite or contradictory terms in a brief phrase?
Oxymoron
Are formalities rude?
that's an oxymoron. being formal is the opposite of being rude.
What are 2 words put together with opposite meanings to describe something?
oxymoron
How do you use an oxymoron?
An oxymoron is a figure of speech in which opposite or contradictory ideas or terms are combined eg thunderous silence, sweet sorrow. There is an abundant lack of volunteers for this job.
