gradable antonym en · NOUN
Meanings
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One of a pair of terms that denotes one end of a scale while the other term denotes the other end, such as long and short.
Three types are commonly identified: gradable antonyms, contradictory or complementary antonyms, and converses. [...] Gradable antonyms include pairs like the following: ¶ beautiful ugly ¶ expensive cheap ¶ fast slow
2000, Howard Jackson, Etienne Zé Amvela, Words, Meaning and Vocabulary, page 99:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| gradable antonyms | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Relateds
converse antonym · complementary antonym