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-onym

  1. a combining form of Greek origin, meaning “word,†“nameâ€:

    pseudonym.

-onym

combining form

  1. indicating a name or word

    pseudonym

    acronym

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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51³Ô¹Ï History and Origins

Origin of -onym1

Ultimately < Greek -ŲԲ⳾´Ç²õ having the kind of name specified, combining form representing ó²Ô²â³¾²¹, dialectal variant of ó²Ô´Ç³¾²¹ name
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51³Ô¹Ï History and Origins

Origin of -onym1

from Greek -onumon, from onuma, Doric variant of onoma name
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Example Sentences

Par′onyme, Par′onym, a paronymous word—opp. to Homonym.—adj.

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An′onym, a person whose name is not given: a pseudonym; Anonym′ity, the quality or state of being anonymous.—adv.

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