toponymy define
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User Contributed Dictionary Toponymy refers to the scientific study of place-names , their origins, meanings, use and typology. The first part of the word is derived from the Greek topos (τόπος), place; followed by ōnoma (όνομα), meaning name. It is itself a branch of onomastics, the study of names of all kinds.
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toponymy Definition of toponymy. : the place-names of a region or language or especially the etymological study of them.
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- pseudonym. a nom de plume or fictitious name, especially one used by an author to conceal his identity. Cf. allonymy. — pseudonymous, adj. a nom de plume or fictitious name, especially one used by an author to conceal his identity. Cf. allonymy. — pseudonymous, adj.
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cronyism Cronyism definition, the practice of favoring one's close friends, especially in political appointments. See more.
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etymology noun, plural etymologies. 1. the derivation of a word. Synonyms: word origin, word source, derivation, origin. 2. a chronological account of the birth and development of a particular word or element of a word, often delineating its spread from one language to another and its evolving changes in form and meaning. Synonyms: word history, word lore, historical development.
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Synonym Thus a metonym is a type of synonym, and the word metonym is a hyponym of the word synonym. The analysis of synonymy, polysemy, and hyponymy and hypernymy is vital to taxonomy and ontology in the information-science senses of those terms.
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Definition Thus homonyms are simultaneously homographs (words that share the same spelling, regardless of their pronunciation) and homophones (words that share the same pronunciation, regardless of their spelling). The state of being a homonym is called homonymy.or homonyms in scientific nomenclature, see Homonym (biology) . In linguistics, a homonym is a word that has different meanings. In the strict sense, one of a group of words that share the same spelling and pronunciation but have different meanings.
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eponym eponym. n. 1. a name, esp a place name, derived from the name of a real or mythical person, as for example Constantinople from Constantine I. 2. the name of the person from which such a name is derived: in the Middle Ages, Brutus was thought to be the eponym of Britain . [C19: from Greek epōnumos giving a significant name].
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- Top definition. Bottom-Dweller. An insult which indicates that the recipient is a member of society's lowest levels. This may have stemmed from Elizabethean times, when the poorer viewers at a theatre had to watch from the ground (hence their nickname, 'Groundlings'), which had no seats.
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- Cronyism is the practice of partiality in awarding jobs and other advantages to friends or trusted colleagues, especially in politics and between politicians and supportive organizations.[1] For instance, this includes appointing cronies to positions of authority, regardless of their qualifications.[2]
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metonymy metonymy. n, pl-mies. 1. (Grammar) the substitution of a word referring to an attribute for the thing that is meant, as for example the use of the crown to refer to a monarch. Compare synecdoche.
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- et•y•mo•log•i•cal/ˌɛtəməˈlɑdʒɪkəl/USA pronunciation adj. et•y•mol•o•gist /ˌɛtəˈmɑlədʒɪst/USA pronunciation n. [countable]. 1  Linguistics the history of words or word elements[countable]a dictionary of etymology. 2  Linguistics[uncountable] the study of historical linguistic change in individual words.
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- topo m (plural topi, feminine topa) diminutive topolino. 1  mouse, rat. 2  thief or person who behaves suspiciously or furtively.
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cronyism cronyism - favoritism shown to friends and associates (as by appointing them to positions without regard for their qualifications) discrimination, favoritism, favouritism - unfair treatment of a person or group on the basis of prejudice. Translations. copinage.
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- Medical Definition of eponychium. 1: the thickened layer of epidermal tissue over the developing fetal fingernail or toenail that disappears before birth except over the base of the nail. 2: the distal margin of the superficial layer of a proximal nail fold that is a horny band of epidermis extending over the base of a nail : cuticle.
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classification trinomialism the use of three terms or names in the classification of a species, genus, variety, etc. —trinomial, adj. trionym a trinomial or name composed of three terms. typocosmy Rare. a universal system of nomenclature or classification. zootaxy zoological classification; the scientific classification of animals.
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- Define eponym: one for whom or which something is or is believed to be named — eponym in a sentence one for whom or which something is or is believed to be named; a name (as of a drug or a disease) based on or derived from an eponym… See the full definition since 1828
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What can you learn about your name? What Does My Name Mean? Do you want to know the meaning behind your name? Onomastics or onomatology is the study of proper names of all kinds - including the origins of names. A branch of onomastics is called anthroponomastics or anthroponymy.
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- A pseudonym (UK pronunciation: /ˈsjuːdənɪm/ SYOO-də-nim and US pronunciation: /ˈsuːdənɪm/ SOO-də-nim) or alias is a name that a person or group assumes for a particular purpose, which can differ from their original or true name (orthonym).
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Name Glossary Definition of terms having to do with names and naming. Acronym-a word formed by the first letters of a group of words, name or phrase. Examples: NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) or SCUBA (Self Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus).Alliterative Name-two names starting with the same letter.Example: Marilyn Monroe.cronym-a word formed by the first letters of a group of words, name or phrase. Examples: NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) or SCUBA (Self Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus). Alliterative Name-two names starting with the same letter.
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- taxonomy, taxology. 1. the technique or science of classification. 2. the scientific identification, naming, and classification of living things. Also called systematics.
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What can you learn about your name? What Does My Name Mean? Do you want to know the meaning behind your name? Onomastics or onomatology is the study of proper names of all kinds - including the origins of names. On the other hand, anthroponomastics or anthroponymy is a branch of onomastics. It's the study of anthroponyms which originates from the Greek words anthropos (meaning human) and onoma meaning (name).
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- pseudonym. a nom de plume or fictitious name, especially one used by an author to conceal his identity. Cf. allonymy. — pseudonymous, adj. a nom de plume or fictitious name, especially one used by an author to conceal his identity. Cf. allonymy.
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What are eponyms? What are eponyms? An eponym is something named after a person - real or fictional. In medicine eponymous conditions are usually named after physicians who first describe them and, occasionally, after unfortunate patients who happen to suffer from them. While most eponymous conditions usually have an alternative, non-eponymous name, there are several reasons why eponyms are likely to be around for some time.
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What can you learn about your name? On the other hand, anthroponomastics or anthroponymy is a branch of onomastics. It's the study of anthroponyms which originates from the Greek words anthropos (meaning human) and onoma meaning (name). Combined together it means the names of human beings.
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Eponym An eponym is a person, a place, or thing for whom or for which something is named, or believed to be named. For example, Elizabeth I of England is the eponym of the Elizabethan era. In science and technology, discoveries and innovations are often named after the discoverer or a figure influential in their advance. 2  Examples are Avogadro's number, the Diesel engine, meitnerium, Alzheimer's disease, and the Apgar score.