cyferbynnedd

Welsh

Etymology

From cyferbyn (“opposite”) +‎ -edd (“-ness”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /kəvɛrˈbənɛð/

Noun

cyferbynnedd m (uncountable)

  1. oppositeness (state of being opposite)
  2. contrast (difference in lightness, brightness and/or hue between two colours)

Mutation

Mutated forms of cyferbynnedd
radical soft nasal aspirate
cyferbynnedd gyferbynnedd nghyferbynnedd chyferbynnedd

Note: Certain mutated forms of some words can never occur in standard Welsh.
All possible mutated forms are displayed for convenience.

Further reading

  • R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke et al., editors (1950–present), “cyferbynnedd”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies
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