👉 An antitonic is a term in linguistics used to describe the opposite of a noun or adjective. It refers to the opposite meaning of that noun or adjective, which can be either positive or negative. For example: - "She's a happy person" (antitonic) - "He's an idiot" (positive) In English, antitonic terms are often used in conjunction with other words and phrases to emphasize their opposite meanings, making the sentence more clear and meaningful.
