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What are some examples of autological words?

Autological words are words that describe themselves. Here are some examples:

Simple Examples:

* Short: This word is itself short.

* English: This word is written in the English language.

* Noun: This word is a noun.

* Word: This word is a word.

More Complex Examples:

* Polysyllabic: This word has multiple syllables.

* Unhyphenated: This word is not hyphenated.

* Five-letter word: This word has five letters.

* Heterogram: This word has no letters repeated.

Humorous Examples:

* Inexpressible: This word is difficult to express.

* Unpronounceable: This word is difficult to pronounce (though it technically can be pronounced).

Important Note: The definition of "autological" can be subjective. Some words might be considered autological by some people but not others. For instance, "long" could be considered autological if the word itself is perceived as long, but not if it's seen as a short word.

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