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How to pronounce “eponym”
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Pronunciation guide for eponym
- Learning goal
- Practice the English pronunciation of eponym with real speech in context.
- Available examples
- 1 YouTube example
- Real speech example
- The Origins of Autism in Nazi Vienna
saying that we should no longer use this eponym.
- Definition summary
- A person who gave or supposedly gave their name to a people, place, institution, etc.
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How to pronounce eponym
The Origins of Autism in Nazi Vienna
saying that we should no longer use this eponym.
Example Sentences
A Deep Dive Into “eponym”
Meaning
- [Noun]
- A person who gave or supposedly gave their name to a people, place, institution, etc.
- Something that is named after a person.
- (sometimes proscribed) A name taken from a person, a namesake toponym, term, etc.
- (loosely, sometimes proscribed) A name or term derived from any proper noun, inclusive of places, brands, etc.
- (archaic) Synonym of epitome, a person taken as a symbol or quintessential representative of some trait, school, etc.
- (archaic) Synonym of epithet, a distinguishing title.
Practice Nearby Words
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