paronym
/ˈpɛrəˌnɪm/
noun
- A word that is derived from the same root as another word, or is related in form and meaning, such as 'wise' and 'wisdom'.
- In English, 'joy' and 'enjoy' are paronyms because they share the same origin.
- The dictionary listed 'photograph' and 'photography' as paronyms.
- Learning paronyms can help you expand your vocabulary more quickly.
Synonyms