onym- root words — words with the onym- root

The root onym- comes from Greek onoma, meaning name. 17 words in Dendril are built from it, including anonymous, acronym, acronyms, synonym, synonymous, synonyms, anonymity, anonymously, antonym, antonyms, homonym, onomatopoeia. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the onym- root

Explore words with onym- — words containing the onym- root and sharing its sense of "name". Examples include anonymous, acronym, acronyms, synonym, synonymous, synonyms, anonymity, anonymously, antonym, antonyms, homonym, onomatopoeia. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

The onym- root means name, from Greek onoma. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.