mononymy
Standardization of terms so that each entity has only one nameStandardization of terms so that each entity has only one name.
Meaning
2 senses(uncountable)Standardization of terms so that each entity has only one name.
(uncountable)The use of one-word names.
Origin
From mono- + -onymy.From mono- + -onymy.
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Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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