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
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
  • 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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