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Frankenstein
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Simple meaning
What does Frankenstein mean?
A creation that becomes hard to control.
Dictionary definition
A literary name from Mary Shelley's novel, often used for a creation that becomes hard to control.
Example sentences
Frankenstein in a sentence
easy
Frankenstein is often mistakenly used for the monster.
medium
The project became a Frankenstein of mismatched parts.
hard
Strictly, Frankenstein is the scientist in the novel, but the word is often used figuratively.
Synonyms
Words like Frankenstein
uncontrolled creationSomething made that becomes difficult to manage.
novelRelated word that supports the meaning of frankenstein.
Antonyms
Opposite words
simple toolSomething easy to control.
opposite ideaA contrasting idea to frankenstein, depending on context.
Word family
Frankenstein word family
Base word
frankenstein
noun
frankensteins
More than one frankenstein.
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Practice 1
What does frankenstein mean?
Frankenstein means a creation that becomes hard to control.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to frankenstein?
Uncontrolled Creation is close in meaning to frankenstein in the right context.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of frankenstein?
Simple Tool contrasts with frankenstein.
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