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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

onomastic

/ɒnəˈmæstɪk/ noun · British & US
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What does onomastic mean?

noun

Relating to the study of names and their origins, or the study of the origin and history of names.

Example

"The onomastician spent years researching the etymology of surnames in medieval Europe."

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Etymologically related