How to Write an Anthimeria
In order to use anthimeria,
- Take a word that is typically only used as a noun, verb, or other part of speech.
- Transform the word into a different part of speech.
For example, imagine your friend has just shivered.
Typical word:
Shiver, verb
Sentence with Anthimeria:
You look all shivery. Are you cold?
In this example, a word usually used as a verb is transformed into an adjective.
For a second example, imagine you are tired of standardized tests and bubble sheets.
Typical word:
Scantron test, adjective and noun
Sentence with Anthimeria:
I am so tired of Scantroning!
Here, “Scantron,” a testing company, is transformed into a verb meaning “to take the Scantron test.”
When to Use Anthimeria
Anthimeria can be used whenever a word has not been used before in a certain form. Using anthimeria can be a form of wordplay, invention, or creativity. It can serve to create a word that should not be used in disciplines which do not appreciate or expect creativity, such as formal or technical documents or essays.