eponymism

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noun

The use of eponyms.

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Meanings

nouneponymism (uncountable)
  1. uncountableThe use of eponyms.

Origin

From eponym + -ism.

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APA

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

MLA

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

Chicago

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

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