Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
onomatology
noun
/ˌɒnəˈmætələdʒi/
Definition
The study of the origin and formation of words, particularly their names.
Examples
- The onomatology of a culture reveals how its language evolves over time.
- Researchers in onomatology study how names reflect societal values.
Meaning
Onomatology involves analyzing how names are created and their meanings in various contexts, such as in linguistics or naming conventions.
Synonyms
- nomenclature
- name theory
