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aptonym

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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • /ˈæptoʊnɪm/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • /ˈæptoʊnɪm/

Definition of aptonym word

  • noun aptonym A proper name that aptly describes the occupation or character of the person, especially by coincidence. 1

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Parts of speech for Aptonym

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

aptonym popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 86% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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