-onym, -onymy, -onymic, -onymically, -onymous, -onymously, -nym
(Greek: name; word)
pecilonymic, poecilonymic
A descriptive term for the simultaneous use of several names or synonyms for one thing.
pecilonymy, poecilonymy
The use of several names for one thing.
pedonymic, paedonymic (noun), pedonymics; paedonymics (pl)
A name that a child has which is the same as his or her father or mother; teknonymy: This custom of pedonymics, or the practice of referring to parents by using the name of their offspring, is found in various cultures around the world.
pedonymy, paedonymy
A name given to a person from that of his or her child.
pertainym
Relating to or pertaining to.
photonymograph
An instrument used in map production for producing printed names photographically.
phytonym
The name of a plant; such as, "rose bush", "pansy", etc.
poikilonymy
The use of terms from several nomenclature systems.
polynym
1. Each of a number of different words having the same meaning.
2. The use of various names for one thing.
3. A scientific name (of a species, etc.) consisting of more than three terms.
2. The use of various names for one thing.
3. A scientific name (of a species, etc.) consisting of more than three terms.
polyonymic
A reference to, or a descriptive term for, the use of, or the practice of, using various names for one thing.
polyonymosity
The availability of different names for the same person or thing.
polyonymous
polyonymy
1. The use of, or the practice of, using various names for one thing.
2. Each of a number of different words having essentially the same meaning; for example, Jupiter, Zeus, and Oden.
2. Each of a number of different words having essentially the same meaning; for example, Jupiter, Zeus, and Oden.
polypseudonymous
Using many pseudonyms.
protonym
Named after; that from which another is named.
