Eponym

Examples Help! What is the definition of Anaphora?

How do you define Anaphora? What is a Anaphora? The word derives from the from the Greek word 'anaphero' meaning "I repeat".  Plural: anaphoras. The definition of Anaphora is as follows:

 

Examples Help! What is the definition of Eponym?

How do you define Eponym? What is a Eponym? An ideal free Educational Resource for Teachers, Students, Colleges and Schools for English Grammar terminology, other parts of speech and Literary Terms. The meaning is as follows:
 

Definition of Eponym
English Grammar Definition
A term for word that is derived from the proper name of a person or place.

Examples: Sideburns from Ambrose E. Burnside - Pasteurization from Louis Pasteur

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Examples of Eponyms

Additional examples of famous eponyms are as follows:

  • Sandwich from the Earl of Sandwich
  • Constantinople from King Constantine I
  • Down's syndrome is an eponym for the English doctor John Down
  • Guillotine from Dr. Guillotin.

 

What is the Origin of Eponym?

What is the origin of the word? The word derives from the Greek word 'eponymos' . The plural of the word is: Eponyms.

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Eponym

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