troponym

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Noun troponym has 1 sense

troponym, manner name - a word that denotes a manner of doing something; "`march' is a troponym of `walk'"
--₁ is a kind of word

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Troponym

Description: Troponym is a linguistic term that refers to a word or phrase that expresses a specific way in which an action is performed, or a manner in which something is achieved.

Senses and Usages:

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense: In linguistics, a term used to describe a word that represents a more specific action or manner within a broader semantic category.

Example Sentence: The verb "crawl" is a troponym of "move" since it specifies a particular way of moving.

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