cyferbynnedd

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Welsh[edit]

Etymology[edit]

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

Pronunciation[edit]

Noun[edit]

cyferbynnedd m (uncountable)

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

Mutation[edit]

Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal aspirate
cyferbynnedd gyferbynnedd nghyferbynnedd chyferbynnedd
Note: Some of these forms may be hypothetical. Not every possible mutated form of every word actually occurs.

Further reading[edit]

  • 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