retronym in Portuguese
retronym in Portuguese is retrônimo, retrónimo.
retronym in Portuguese
retrônimo
(linguistics) A new word or phrase coined for an old object or concept whose original name has become used for something else or is no longer unique, or which did not originally have a specific name. [from 1980s]
retrónimo
(linguistics) A new word or phrase coined for an old object or concept whose original name has become used for something else or is no longer unique, or which did not originally have a specific name. [from 1980s]
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What is "retronym" in Portuguese?
"retronym" in Portuguese is retrônimo, retrónimo.
Are there other ways to say "retronym" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 2 translations listed for "retronym": retrônimo, retrónimo.
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