Very often you can hear from people the wrong meaning of the use of various words. Most of them belong to the group of paronyms. These are words that are the same root, having a similar sound, but a completely different meaning. Paronyms usually belong to one part of speech, perform a specific syntactic role in the construction of a sentence. Examples of such words are the concepts of "signature" and "painting". The difference in their meaning is very large, but they are often used incorrectly.
Types of paronyms
Many authors describe the concept of paronyms quite broadly. Researchers include in their list not only words with the same root, but also any similar in sound, even if they have different roots. Examples of paronyms with a single basis are the words "painting" or "signature". And expressions that have different roots, but are also sometimes referred to as paronyms, are, for example, “drill” or “trill”, “minced meat” or “farce”. Usually the mostoften confuse the meaning of exactly those words that have the same roots.
Paronyms are not words that have a common historical basis, but have lost their connection with each other in modern sounding. These include the concept of "tuber" or "strawberry".
Paronyms are divided according to the following criteria:
- Differing in prefixes ("painting" or "signature").
- Differing in suffixes ("essence" or "creature").
- Paronyms consisting of words, one of which has the original stem, and the other has a derivative from it with a prefix, suffix ("growth" or "age", "inhibition" or "brake").
Most of the paronyms are close to each other in meaning, however, when using them in speech, it is important to observe the subtle semantic connotation of these words. Such paronyms include the words "long" or "long", "painting" or "signature", "diplomatic" or "diplomatic".
Paronyms in fiction
Paronyms are widely used in fiction, performing various functions. Many examples of the correct use of such words can be found in A. S. Pushkin, who very skillfully conveyed the real meaning of each expression. This is evidenced, for example, by such a quote: “Putting on a wide bolivar, Onegin goes to the boulevard.”
The writer may also deliberately misuse paronyms. Suchthe use of words is intended to point out the mistakes of the heroes, to give a detailed description of them.
It is very appropriate to use paronyms in poetry. They allow you to clearly highlight the meaning of a word, to achieve harmony in sound. A striking example is the use of paronyms by V. Khlebnikov: “A brand of dark glory, not empty and not hateful, but tired and cold, I am sitting. Keep me warm.”
Example of paronyms: signature and painting
One of the most common words, the meaning of which is often distorted, is the paronyms "signature" - "painting". These words have different concepts and should be used in accordance with their essence. But in reality this happens very rarely. The classic example of paronyms is to blame for everything - single-root words that differ from each other by a prefix, the meaning of which is quite easy for a person to distort. So what is the difference between a signature and a signature? In what situation should each of these words be used? To do this, consider the meaning of each paronym separately.
Meaning of the word "signature"
Explanatory dictionaries define the following concepts of the word "signature":
- This is a surname written in one's own hand on something. In other words, a signature is a handwritten, individually selected set of characters, usually including part of a person's first or last name. It can be placed on an official document, letter, drawing.
- This is an inscription on or under an object. The signature may be under a painting in a museum, it may be on a plaque,located at the bottom of the pedestal.
The meaning of the word "painting"
The explanatory dictionary clearly defines the difference between painting and signature. The word "painting" is used in Russian in the following meanings:
- Painting is a variety of paintings on walls, buildings, columns. It represents images of a certain plot, made on the walls of buildings, the interior of premises, household items in order to decorate them, to make them unique.
- A painting is some kind of written list or list of items, cases or other objects.
Correct use of paronyms "painting" and "signature"
It is important to remember well the cases of using the words "painting" or "signature". They are completely different, and in order not to get confused, you can remember a few examples.
Signature can be put on any documents. All kinds of contracts, letters, receipts. One of the main documents in which the signature of any person is certified is his passport. A signature is a unique set of specific characters, usually including the entire name of its owner or part of it. It is important, it serves as a guarantee of the authenticity of many documents. It is put on various business papers, financial. The secretary may take the documents to the director for signature.
The word "signature" also acts as a concept of an inscription under any object. It can be done under a famous painting. WithWe come across a large number of signatures in the museum, at exhibitions. They are located under paintings, sculptures, expositions.
The word "painting" most often has the meaning of painting, which adorns the walls of buildings, their interior, ceiling, columns. The painting can be applied to household items in order to give them a uniqueness, to decorate them. It can be artistic. Ancient Russian paintings are widely known.
The word "painting" can also be heard when talking about any list or list. People make an estimate of their expenses for a certain time. Bailiffs can provide a person with his property list in order to collect debts.
Thus, we can see the signature on business papers, documents, certificates. You can admire the painting in ancient buildings that are historical monuments, ancient churches, museums. The unique pieces of art also have fine art painting that many people admire.
