onomatology
Americannoun
Other Word Forms
- onomatologic adjective
- onomatological adjective
- onomatologically adverb
- onomatoloist noun
Etymology
Origin of onomatology
1840–50; < Medieval Greek onomatología, equivalent to Greek onomatológ ( os ) collector of words ( onomato-, combining form of ónoma name + -logos; see logos) + -ia -ia; see -logy
Example Sentences
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However, before long physicians will discard much from our present medical onomatology that is ridiculous, absurd, incorrect, in short, unscientific, as, for instance, the designation typhoid fever.
From Napoleon's Campaign in Russia Anno 1812 by Rose, Achilles
Look, for instance, at his ingenious quaintness in the matter of onomatology.
From Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 459 Volume 18, New Series, October 16, 1852 by Chambers, Robert
In order to understand the onomatology question in medicine as it stands at present one has to read this book.
From Napoleon's Campaign in Russia Anno 1812 by Rose, Achilles
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