🔤

paronymous

adjective

/pəˈrɒnɪməs/

Meaning

Words that are derived from the same root or sound alike.

The words 'effect' and 'effective' are paronymous.

derivative, cognate, related, similar-sounding

unrelated, distinct

paronymous words, paronymous terms, paronymous relationship

done openly and unashamedly; obvious and offensive

Bad-tempered, argumentative, and uncooperative.

extremely poor and lacking the means to provide for oneself

Full of danger or risk; precarious.

having or showing great activity; vigorous; full of energy

showing open resistance or bold disobedience