antónomo

Antónomo is not a widely recognized or standard term in Spanish linguistics or rhetoric. In mainstream reference works, there is no established definition or usage for "antónomo," and it often appears to be a misspelling or a nonce formation rather than a defined linguistic category.

Possible sources of confusion include:

- Antónimo: the term used for a word with the opposite meaning of another (for example, alto and bajo). This is the correct and established term in linguistics for opposites in meaning.

- Antonomasia: a rhetorical figure in which a proper name is used to express a quality or attribute (for example, “el Libertador” referring to Simón Bolívar, or “el Rey” for a ruler). This is a well-defined concept in rhetoric, distinct from antonyms.

Because antónomo does not have an accepted definition, its intended meaning is usually recoverable only from context or from the author introducing the term. When encountered in text, it is advisable to verify whether the author meant a standard term such as antónimo or antonomasia, or whether the author is using a nonce or regional coinage.

See also:

- Antónimo

- Antonomasia

- Onomástica (onomastics)

In summary, antónomo is not a standard linguistic term; clarification or context is required, and readers should rely on the established terms antonónimo and antonomasia for related concepts.