Nomy definition
The systematized knowledge of or the system of laws governing.
Astronomy, taxonomy.
affix
A system of laws governing or a body of knowledge about a specified field.
Aeronomy.
suffix
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Alternative Forms
Alternative Form of nomy -
onomy
Origin of nomy
- Gr -nomia < nomos, law < nemein to distribute, govern < IE base *nem-, to assign, take, arrange > L numerus, number, OE niman, Ger nehmen, to take
From Webster's New World College Dictionary, 5th Edition
- Greek -nomiā from nomos law nem- in Indo-European roots
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition