agnomination
|ag-no-mi-na-tion|
C2
/ˌæɡnəˈneɪʃən/
similar-sounding words
Etymology
Etymology Information
'agnomination' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'agnominatio', where 'ad-' meant 'to' and 'nomen' meant 'name'.
Historical Evolution
'agnominatio' transformed into the English word 'agnomination' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a name added to another', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a rhetorical device involving similar-sounding words'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a rhetorical device involving the use of words that sound similar but have different meanings.
The poet's use of agnomination added a playful tone to the verse.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/06/02 00:06