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eponyms

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Definition of eponyms word

  • noun eponyms Plural form of eponym. 1

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Parts of speech for Eponyms

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

eponyms popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 87% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 50% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

eponyms usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for eponyms

noun eponyms

  • flags — flagstone (def 1).
  • terms — a word or group of words designating something, especially in a particular field, as atom in physics, quietism in theology, adze in carpentry, or district leader in politics.
  • agnomina — Plural form of agnomen.
  • aliases — a false name used to conceal one's identity; an assumed name: The police files indicate that “Smith” is an alias for Simpson.
  • appellations — Plural form of appellation.

Antonyms for eponyms

noun eponyms

  • names — a word or a combination of words by which a person, place, or thing, a body or class, or any object of thought is designated, called, or known.

Top questions with eponyms

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