ANTIGRAM Meaning and
Definition
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An antigram is a type of wordplay or linguistic puzzle that involves creating a word or phrase that is the exact opposite or contradiction of another word or phrase when the letters are rearranged. Specifically, an antigram consists of forming a new word by rearranging the letters of the original word so that they spell something completely different. The concept of an antigram is based on the idea of an anagram, which involves rearranging the letters of a word or phrase to form a different word or phrase. However, unlike an anagram, which produces a new word or phrase that is related to the original one, an antigram produces a word or phrase with opposite or contradictory meaning.
Antigrams can be viewed as wordplay that relies on the unconventional use of language and its structure to create a clever and ironic twist. They often require careful consideration of the original word's letters and their arrangements to find an antigram that is humorous, surprising, or thought-provoking. Antigrams are intriguing linguistic phenomena that challenge our perception of words and their meanings, offering a playful and creative way to explore language and its possibilities.
Common Misspellings for ANTIGRAM
- zntigram
- sntigram
- wntigram
- qntigram
- abtigram
- amtigram
- ajtigram
- ahtigram
- anrigram
- anfigram
- anyigram
- an6igram
- an5igram
- antugram
- antjgram
- antkgram
- antogram
- ant9gram
- ant8gram
Etymology of ANTIGRAM
The word "antigram" is derived from the combination of two root words: "anti" and "gram".
1. "Anti" is a Greek prefix meaning "against", "opposite", or "opposing". It is commonly used to indicate opposition or negation.
2. "Gram" comes from the Greek word "gramma", meaning "letter" or "written". This root is related to words like "grammar" and "grammarian".
When these two roots are combined, "antigram" refers to a type of wordplay or a word that forms an opposite or contradictory meaning when its letters are rearranged. The term "antigram" was coined to describe this specific linguistic phenomenon.
Similar spelling words for ANTIGRAM
- Ondogram,
- integrum,
- anticrime,
- antigen,
- indecorum,
- antiquorum,
- antigonia,
- antigone,
- antigua,
- antiguan,
- Endochrome.
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