aptonym
Pronunciations (2)
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/ˈæp.toʊ.nɪm/
Pronunciation notes
- General-American
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/ˈæp.tə.nɪm/
Pronunciation notes
- General-American
Noun
A proper name that aptly describes the occupation or character of the person, especially by coincidence.
- Examples
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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."
More examples (1)
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
Word forms
aptonyms