Synonyms for onomastics
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
The branch of lexicology devoted to the study of names and naming, especially the origins of names.
Related words
- Is a kind of
- lexicology etymology
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| onomastics | rising | |
| onomatology | steady | |
| onomasiology | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 11 letters
- onomatology
- 12 letters
- onomasiology