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COGNOMENS

(noun)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Cognomens.

Cognomens - as a noun

A familiar name for a person (often a shortened version of a person's given name)

Example: "Joe's mother would not use his nickname and always called him joseph"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
byname13moniker13nickname16sobriquet20soubriquet21

The name used to identify the members of a family (as distinguished from each member's given name)

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
family namelast namesurname9
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
name6
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"Many celebrities have stage cognomens that differ from their birth names."
"The cognomens 'Bean' and 'Rowan' are often used to refer to Mr. Bean actor, Rowan Atkinson."
"Historically, rulers and monarchs often assumed cognomens to enhance their image or emphasize a particular attribute."
"Some sports teams adopt cognomens that symbolize fierceness or strength."
"The cognomens 'The Big Apple' and 'The Windy City' are commonly used to refer to New York City and Chicago, respectively."
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Word Game Points

Is COGNOMENS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, cognomens is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

COGNOMENS has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is COGNOMENS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, cognomens is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
COGNOMENS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.

Is COGNOMENS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, cognomens is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
COGNOMENS has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.

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