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a combining form of Greek origin meaning “distribution,” “arrangement,” “management,”: astronomy; economy; taxonomy.

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Origin of -nomy

<Greek -nomia law. See nomo-, -y³

Words nearby -nomy

nomological, nomology, nomothetic, nomotopic, Nomura, -nomy, non-, nona, nonabrasive, nonabsorbable suture, nonacademic

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How to use -nomy in a sentence

Leaving his eels now, calling out to old Nomy that she might take away the supper, Duffham came off with us at once.
Johnny Ludlow, Third Series|Mrs. Henry Wood

British Dictionary definitions for -nomy

-nomy

n combining form

indicating a science or the laws governing a certain field of knowledgeagronomy; economy

Derived forms of -nomy

-nomic, adj combining form

Word Origin for -nomy

from Greek -nomia law; related to nemein to distribute, control

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