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- [an-tin-uh-mee]
- /ænˈtɪn ə mi/
- /ænˈtɪnəmɪ/
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- [an-tin-uh-mee]
- /ænˈtɪn ə mi/
Definitions of antinomy word
- noun antinomy opposition of one law, principle, or rule to another; contradiction within a law 3
- noun antinomy contradiction existing between two apparently indubitable propositions; paradox 3
- noun antinomy the opposition of one law, regulation, etc. to another 3
- noun antinomy a contradiction or inconsistency between two apparently reasonable principles or laws, or between conclusions drawn from them 3
- noun plural antinomy opposition between one law, principle, rule, etc., and another. 1
- noun plural antinomy Philosophy. a contradiction between two statements, both apparently obtained by correct reasoning. 1
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Origin of antinomy
First appearance:
before 1585 One of the 35% oldest English words
1585-95; < Latin antinomia < Greek antinomía a contradiction between laws. See anti-, -nomy
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Parts of speech for Antinomy
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
antinomy popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 51% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
antinomy usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for antinomy
noun antinomy
- action — Action is doing something for a particular purpose.
- hostility — a hostile state, condition, or attitude; enmity; antagonism; unfriendliness.
- resistance — the act or power of resisting, opposing, or withstanding.
- struggle — to contend with an adversary or opposing force.
- violation — the act of violating.
Antonyms for antinomy
noun antinomy
- obedience — the state or quality of being obedient.
- surrender — to yield (something) to the possession or power of another; deliver up possession of on demand or under duress: to surrender the fort to the enemy; to surrender the stolen goods to the police.
- accord — An accord between countries or groups of people is a formal agreement, for example to end a war.
- calm — A calm person does not show or feel any worry, anger, or excitement.
- affection — If you regard someone or something with affection, you like them and are fond of them.
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