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What does the Latin root nym mean?

The Latin root "nym" means "name" or "word".

It is often used in words related to names, such as:

* pseudonym: a false name

* synonym: a word with the same meaning as another word

* eponym: a person after whom something is named

* onymity: the state of being named or identified

Keep in mind that "nym" can also be found in words related to characters or identities, reflecting the idea of a name representing a particular being or role.

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