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onomatology

/ɒnəmætˈɒlədʒi/ noun · British & US
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What does onomatology mean?

noun

The study of words related to sounds, especially onomatopoeic words. The study of the sounds of words and their relation to their meanings.

Example

"The linguist's work in onomatology revealed the fascinating ways in which words imitate the sounds they describe."

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Rhymes with onomatology

Etymologically related