Definition of Troponym

1. Noun. A word that denotes a manner of doing something. "`march' is a troponym of `walk'"

Exact synonyms: Manner Name
Generic synonyms: Word

Definition of Troponym

1. Noun. (grammar) A verb that indicates more precisely the manner of doing something by replacing a verb of a more generalized meaning. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Troponym

tropolone
tropolones
tropometer
tropomodulin
tropomyosin
tropomyosin kinase
tropomyosins
tropone
tropones
troponin
troponin I
troponin c
troponin phosphatase
troponins
troponomy
troponym (current term)
troponyms
troponymy
tropopause
tropopauses
tropophobia
tropophyte
tropophytes
troposmia
troposmias
troposphere
tropospheres
tropospheric
tropospherically
tropotaxes

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