antidrop en · ADJ
Etymology
From anti- + drop. In the linguistics sense, the prefix pro- (from pronoun) is reinterpreted as having its usual sense ("in favor of", etc.)
Meanings
- (not-comparable) Preventing or counteracting a drop in body temperature.
- (not-comparable) A point in a song where a drop would be expected, but that defies usual expectations, often being lower in energy than expected.
- (informal, not-comparable) (of a language) Tending not to omit personal pronouns.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| anti-drop | alternative | lexicographic |
Antonyms
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