An Autological Word is a word which describes itself.
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An autological is also known as a homological word from homo meaning same. The antonym to autological is heterological from hetero meaning different.
Examples of autological words are:
- Short
- English
- Polysyllabic
Examples of heterological words are:
- Long
- Monosyllabic