eponymy
The semantic relation of eponymsThe semantic relation of eponyms; the quality of being eponymous.
US/ɛpˈɔnɪmˌi/
Meaning
1 senses(uncountable, usually)The semantic relation of eponyms; the quality of being eponymous.
More definitions
- the derivation of a general name from that of a famous person
Translations
1 languagesOrigin
From eponym + -y.From eponym + -y.
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Forms
plural: eponymies| Singular | eponymy |
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uncountable
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable