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-nomy
- a combining form of Greek origin meaning “distribution,” “arrangement,” “management,”:
astronomy; economy; taxonomy.
-nomy
combining form
- indicating a science or the laws governing a certain field of knowledge
agronomy
economy
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Derived Forms
- -nomic, combining_form:in_adjective
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Word History and Origins
Origin of -nomy1
from Greek -nomia law; related to nemein to distribute, control
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Example Sentences
Leaving his eels now, calling out to old Nomy that she might take away the supper, Duffham came off with us at once.
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