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Meaning of onomatology in English:

onomatology

Pronunciation /ˌɒnəməˈtɒlədʒi/

noun

  • The science or study of the formation of names or terms. Also: the history of names or naming practices. Occasionally as a mass noun: a discussion of this.

Origin

Mid 19th century. From onomato- + -logy. Compare post-classical Latin onomatologia, French onomatologie.