onomastics

Definitions of onomastics
  1. noun
    the branch of lexicology that studies the forms and origins of proper names
    see moresee less
    type of:
    lexicology
    the branch of linguistics that studies the lexical component of language
Cite this entry
Style:
MLA
  • MLA
  • APA
  • Chicago

Copy citation
DISCLAIMER: These example sentences appear in various news sources and books to reflect the usage of the word ‘onomastics'. Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Vocabulary.com or its editors. Send us feedback
Word Family