onomastics

Phonetic Respelling: [ on-uh-mas-tiks ]

Definition:

n. the branch of lexicology that studies the forms and origins of proper names

Sentence:

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

More example sentences:

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

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Synonyms:

study of proper names; branch of lexicology; proper name study

Antonyms:

study of verbs

How many syllables in onomastics?

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Divide onomastics into syllables:

on-o-mas-tics

Onomastics rhymes:

Two Syllable Rhymes
- plastics
Three Syllable Rhymes
- gymnastics
Four Syllable Rhymes
- thermoplastics

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