onomastics
(on-o-mas-tics)
4 syllables
Definition
noun. the branch of lexicology that studies the forms and origins of proper names
Example Sentence
She went to the expert in onomastics to learn the meaning of her name.
Synonyms
study of proper names; branch of lexicology; proper name study
Antonyms
study of verbs
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Rhymes
- plastics
- gymnastics
- onomastics
- thermoplastics