Explanation
A shift of meaning produced by conspicuous phonetic proximity between different words. Turns sound into a bridge across which meaning travels.
Example
Those who tend language leave traces.
Counterexample
Those who study language document relations.
Distinction
The traditions overlap; here agnominatio is retained as a historical label for sound-based wordplay.
Effect on thought and perception
Turns sound into a bridge across which meaning travels.
Resonance
Similar sounds draw distant thoughts into proximity.
Cite this entry
Reich, Michael (Hrsg./ed.): „Agnominatio“. Atlas der Sprache, AT-METZ1-0004. ATLAS 251, data model 1.6.0. https://atlasoflanguage.com/concept/AT-METZ1-0004The address remains stable; editorial content may evolve. A verified modification date per entry is not yet available. Include your access date for precise references.