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Charactonym vs Aptonym - What's the difference?

charactonym | aptonym | Synonyms |

Charactonym is a synonym of aptonym.

charactonym

Not English

Charactonym has no English definition. It may be misspelled.

English words similar to 'charactonym':

characterism

aptonym

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • A proper name that aptly describes the occupation or character of the person, especially by coincidence.
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  • * {{quote-book, title=Serial monogamy: soap opera, lifespan, and the gendered politics of fantasy, page=96,
    • books.google.com/books?isbn=1572735554, author=Christine Scodari, year=2004, passage=New aptonyms appeared for both Matt and Donna at this juncture — "DoorMatt" and "Donnasaur."}}
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    • Synonyms

    * (apt name) aptronym, attributive name, characterizing name, character-revealing name, charactonym, characternym, label name, ticket name, type name

    Derived terms

    * aptonymy * aptonymous