Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

aptonym

/ˈæp.toʊ.nɪm/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: aptonym
IPA: /ˈæp.toʊ.nɪm/

14

Scrabble Score

7

Letters

1

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A proper name that aptly describes the occupation or character of the person, especially by coincidence.

Example Sentences

"The following is a selected list of aptonyms, i.e., people whose names and occupations or situation (e.g., workplace) have a close correspondence"
"New aptonyms appeared for both Matt and Donna at this juncture — "DoorMatt" and "Donnasaur.""
"Stocked with characters whose names are representative of their failings (aptonyms, a standard comic technique), The Stepsure Letters is not read today outside the university classroom"

Etymology

From apt + -onym, on the model of other terms suffixed with -onym.

Word Breakdown

Suffix: apt

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /ˈæp.toʊ.nɪm/

Inflected Forms

aptonyms (plural)

Derived Forms

aptonymy aptonymous

Synonyms

aptronym euonym attributive name characterizing name character-revealing name charactonym characternym label name ticket name type name

Questions

How do you pronounce aptonym?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈæp.toʊ.nɪm/.
What does aptonym mean?: A proper name that aptly describes the occupation or character of the person, especially by coincidence.
Where does aptonym come from?: From apt + -onym, on the model of other terms suffixed with -onym.

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