eponym Definition
epo·nym (ep′ə nim′)
noun
- a real or mythical person from whose name the name of a nation, institution, etc. is derived William Penn is the eponym of Pennsylvania
- a person whose name has become identified with some period, movement, theory, etc.
Etymology: < Gr epōnymos, eponymous < epi-, upon + onyma, name
eponym Related Forms
epony·mous (ē pän′ə məs, i-) adjective or epo·nymicep′ə nim′ik
eponym Usage Examples
Converse of object
use: I am honored and touched by those of you who felt fit to use this eponym.
Modifies a noun
canon: Publication of the Assyrian eponym canon, begun in 1862, failed to break the suspense.
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