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(on-o-mas-tics) 4 syllables

Definition

noun. the study of names and their origins.

Example Sentence

She went to the expert in onomastics to learn the meaning of her name.

More Example Sentences

Onomastics helps us understand our history.

Synonyms

name study; nomenclature; naming

Antonyms

study of verbs

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Rhymes

  • plastics

  • gymnastics

  • onomastics
  • thermoplastics
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