nom-, nomen-, nomin-, -nomia, -nomic
(Latin: name)
Don't confuse this element with the Greek nomo- which means "law"; or with nomo- meaning "meadow, pasture" and by extension, "acute ulcerative process" and "gangrene".
nominalist
nominalize, nominalization
1. To change a part of speech into a noun by the addition of a suffix.
2. To change an underlying clause by a syntactic process or series of rules so that it functions like a noun.
nominally
Nomina stultorum parietibus haerent.
Fools' names stick to the walls [of buildings].
A reference to graffiti, as in
Fools' names, like fools' faces,
Are always found in public places.
—Anonymous
nominate
1. To suggest (name) someone for appointment or election to a position or for an honor or award.
2. To appoint (name) someone to a position, or make someone responsible for a duty.
nomination
A suggestion (naming) of someone for appointment or election to a position or for receiving an honor or award.
nominative
1. In grammar, relating or belonging to the case used in some languages to designate a noun or pronoun that is functioning as the subject of a clause or sentence.
2. Appointed (named) or suggested for election to an office or position.
nominatively
Nomine digna.
May it be worthy of the name.
Motto of the former African country of Rhodesia.
nominee
1. Someone who has been suggested (named) for a position, honor, or award, or as a candidate for office.
2. A person or group that holds title to a security or piece of real estate but is not actually the holder or owner.
nomineeism
nomomisia
A disgust or hatred for a particular name or for specific names.
nosonomy
The naming of diseases; especially, by classifications.
nothosonomia
Indecent language in which another person is called a "bastard".
noun
Related "name" units:
onomato-;
-onym.
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