-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

A name given to a person from that of his or her child.

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.

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.

polyonymy, polyonymous

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.

polypseudonymous

Using many pseudonyms.

protonym

Named after; that from which another is named.

protonymy

That from which another person, or something, is named.

Related "name" units: nom-; onomato-.

Related "word, words" units: etym-; legi-; lexico-; locu-; logo-; onomato-; verbo-.