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Hi anchita!
if there is a named category for words that combine two word-elements with opposing meanings
But..but..but (scratching head e)isn't THAT what an oxymoron is!!!?? It appears you are referring to words that are not only oxymorons but are also derived from them? A sub-class, maybe?
hmmmm....I imagine oxymorons are mostly phrases concocted with INTENT, for effect; catch phrases designed to project contradiction. And funny though they sound, they ALWAYS mean something and manage to convey it effectively too.
What would be the purpose in creating a contradictory word that derives from similarly inconsistent roots? Take sophomore, for e.g., WHY was it constructed that way? For what purpose or to what end? Are we looking at these roots right, or are we seeing some dendritic mingling with other words over time?
Entire Thread Subject Posted By Posted oxymoron-type words anchita 04/28/03 09:00 PM Re: oxymoron-type words wofahulicodoc 04/28/03 09:05 PM Re: oxymoron-type words Faldage 04/28/03 11:59 PM Re: oxymoron-type words maahey 04/29/03 09:44 AM Re: oxymoron-type words anchita 05/01/03 07:11 AM Re: sophomores Faldage 05/01/03 10:30 AM Re: sophomores wwh 05/01/03 12:39 PM Re: oxymoron-type words belligerentyouth 04/29/03 10:21 AM Re: oxymoron-type words Faldage 04/29/03 10:28 AM
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