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What words contain the root word onym?

The root word "onym" means "name" or "word". Here are some words containing the root "onym":

Common words:

* Anonymous: Without a known name; nameless.

* Synonym: A word that has the same meaning as another word.

* Antonym: A word that has the opposite meaning of another word.

* Homonym: A word that sounds the same as another word but has a different meaning.

* Pseudonym: A fictitious name used by an author.

* Acronym: A word formed from the initial letters of a phrase.

Less common words:

* Eponym: A person or thing after whom something is named.

* Heteronym: A word that is spelled the same as another word but has a different pronunciation and meaning.

* Onymancy: Divination by means of names.

* Patronym: A name derived from the name of a father or ancestor.

* Toponym: A place name.

These are just a few examples. Many other words contain the root "onym" and relate to names, words, or their meanings.

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