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Definition of Paronomasia
1. Noun. A humorous play on words. "His constant punning irritated her"
Exact synonyms: Pun, Punning, Wordplay
Generic synonyms: Fun, Play, Sport
Derivative terms: Pun, Punster, Pun
Generic synonyms: Fun, Play, Sport
Derivative terms: Pun, Punster, Pun
Definition of Paronomasia
1. n. A play upon words; a figure by which the same word is used in different senses, or words similar in sound are set in opposition to each other, so as to give antithetical force to the sentence; punning.
Definition of Paronomasia
1. Noun. (rhetoric) A pun or play on words ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Paronomasia
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Medical Definition of Paronomasia
1. A play upon words; a figure by which the same word is used in different senses, or words similar in sound are set in opposition to each other, so as to give antithetical force to the sentence; punning. Origin: L, fr. Gr, fr. To form a word by a slight change; beside + to name, fr. A name. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
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