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onomastics Definition

ono·mas·tics (--tiks)

noun

  1. the study of the origin, form, meaning, and use of names, esp. proper names
  2. a pattern or system serving as a basis for the formation and use of names and terms within a field or category

onomastics Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

  • Scottish: Crucial to the development of Scottish onomastics is the whole question of funding.