Definitions
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- noun A branch of
lexicology concerned with thenames ofconcepts .
Etymologies
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From Ancient Greek ὀνομάζω (onomazō, "I name") + -logy.
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Examples
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It seems to be the product of a publisher's decision that such a book should be on every well-rounded reference list, but as a work viewed in the larger context of onomasiology, it breaks no new ground as far as I can tell and offers nothing not already covered by the works of Leslie A. Dunkling
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Those interested in the magic of onomasiology might note the following full names with the initial letter J and the terminal letter y seemed destined for fame and infamy:
whichbe commented on the word onomasiology
Study of nomenclature. (from Phrontistery)
May 25, 2008