metanym
metanym · metanyms
A name that is rejected because a valid name already exists for the same groupA name that is rejected because a valid name (based on another member) already exists for the same group.
/ˈmɛtənɪm/
Meaning
1 sensesA name that is rejected because a valid name (based on another member) already exists for the same group.
Origin
From meta- + -nym.From meta- + -nym.
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