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Rareoxymoron
The correct spelling is oxymoron.
How to pronounce oxymoron
/ɒksɪˈmɔːɹɒn/
nounIPA: /ɒksɪˈmɔːɹɒn/
Say it like: Oxy-mor-on
The correct spelling is oxymoron. A figure of speech in which two words or phrases with opposing meanings are used together intentionally for effect.
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Definition
noun
- 1.A figure of speech in which two words or phrases with opposing meanings are used together intentionally for effect.
- 2.(sometimes proscribed) A contradiction in terms.
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