Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the word
Eponym.
How to pronounce eponym:
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Eponym - as a noun
The person for whom something is named
Example: "Constantine i is the eponym for constantinople"
The name derived from a person (real or imaginary)
Example: "Down's syndrome is an eponym for the english physician john down"
Example Sentences
"James Watt, the Scottish engineer and inventor, is the eponym of the unit of power, the watt."
"The word 'sadistic' is an eponym derived from the name of the Marquis de Sade."
"Shakespearean is an eponym used to describe anything related to William Shakespeare."
"The sandwich, named after the 4th Earl of Sandwich, is an eponym that has gained worldwide popularity."
"The term 'algorithm' is an eponym derived from the name of the Persian mathematician al-Khwarizmi."
Word Game Points
Is EPONYM a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, eponym is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
EPONYM has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.
Is EPONYM a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, eponym is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordEPONYM has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.
Is EPONYM a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, eponym is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordEPONYM has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.
