-nymy

A form of -onymy — Used to form nouns describing the study, formation, or use of words or names.

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Meanings

suffix
  1. alternativeAlternative form of -onymy.
Cite this entry
APA

-nymy. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/-nymy

MLA

“-nymy.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/-nymy. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “-nymy,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/-nymy.

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