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Words that have a similar meaning to "oxymoron" include "contradiction," "paradox," and "incongruity." An oxymoron combines contradictory terms to create a new meaning, often highlighting a complex or ironic situation. These terms all convey the idea of conflicting concepts presented together.
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What is oxymoron?
A term consisting of two contradictory words. Example: Tiny Giant. Note: the out come of the term does not affect wether or not it is an oxymoron. Also, the words have to contradict the meaning of the word, not just the word. Example: Liquid metal. Liquid metal is NOT an oxymoron. metal is usually solid, but it is not defined as such.
How would you use the word oxymoron in a sentence not an oxymoron but the word oxymoron not an example of an oxymoron but the word oxymoron?
George Carlin referred to "military intelligence" as an oxymoron in one of his comedy performances.
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How do you say synonym in french?
The French word for words similar in meaning is synonyme.
Another word for encompasses?
Words similar in meaning to "encompasses" are "includes", "surrounds", and "contains".
What is the word for the humorous expression of meaning by use of opposites?
Oxymoron.
What is oxymoron?
A term consisting of two contradictory words. Example: Tiny Giant. Note: the out come of the term does not affect wether or not it is an oxymoron. Also, the words have to contradict the meaning of the word, not just the word. Example: Liquid metal. Liquid metal is NOT an oxymoron. metal is usually solid, but it is not defined as such.
What word is similar to the word family?
This is an ambiguous question. It is not clear whether you are looking for words that have a similar sound, or a similar meaning to the word family. In terms of sound, familial sounds rather similar. In terms of meaning, clan, or relatives has a similar meaning.
Words that mean the same thing?
The word for a word that is similar to another in meaning is synonym.
How would you use the word oxymoron in a sentence not an oxymoron but the word oxymoron not an example of an oxymoron but the word oxymoron?
George Carlin referred to "military intelligence" as an oxymoron in one of his comedy performances.
What words are similar to the meaning of the word ran?
sprinted and jogged
What Words that are similar in meaning with word said?
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Is the eye of heaven an oxymoron?
no; an oxymoron is a phrase where the words are opposites of eachother, like loud silence, same difference or living dead. even the word oxymoron is an oxymoron, it's greek for sharp blunt!
What words are similar to the meaning of the word idling?
resting, lounging, drifting
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Is globalization an oxymoron?
An oxymoron is an expression that combines contradictory terms, for instance 'living dead' or 'cruel kindness'. 'Globalization" is based on only one word ('global') and its meaning does not in any way contradict it, so it is not an oxymoron.
How do you say synonym in french?
The French word for words similar in meaning is synonyme.
