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on·o·mas·tic  (n-mstk)
adj.
1. Of, relating to, or explaining a name or names.
2. Of or relating to onomastics.

[French onomastique, from Greek onomastikos, from onomazein, to name, from onoma, name; see n-men- in Indo-European roots.]

onomastic [ˌɒnəˈmæstɪk]
adj
1. (Linguistics) of or relating to proper names
2. (Law) Law denoting a signature in a different handwriting from that of the document to which it is attached
[from Greek onomastikos, from onomazein to name, from onoma name]
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Adj.1.onomastic - of or related to onomastics; "he published a collection of his onomastic essays"
Translations
onomastic [ˌɒnəʊˈmæstɪk] ADJonomástico


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As in the examples of onomastic strategies listed above, there are those who avoid saying the name and use euphemisms out of fear of attracting attention or causing insult; those who specifically say the name to show they are not afraid or superstitious, or who use a different name to deny evil's powers; and those who use a flattering form of address to demonstrate their close and privileged relationship with the evil one.
A few days ago, Mike Morton emailed me a message about the onomastic drama unfolding in the highest doghouse in the land: "I hear the new White House dog is named Bo.
Others cite the onomastic similarity between the priests, Miguel Martinez in history, Manuel Mandujano in the novel.
 
 
 
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