What does eponymous mean?
Eponymous means Of, relating to, or being the person or entity after which someone or something is named; serving as an eponym..
Eponymous
/ɪˈpɒnɪməs/ · adjective
Meaning
Of, relating to, or being the person or entity after which someone or something is named; serving as an eponym..
Definitions by Sense
- Of, relating to, or being the person or entity after which someone or something is named; serving as an eponym.
- Of a thing: named after a person or entity.
Example Sentences
Prince Hamlet is the eponymous protagonist of the Shakespearian tragedy Hamlet.
Robinson Crusoe is the eponymous hero of the book.
The language Limburgish is named after the eponymous provinces in Belgium and the Netherlands.
Hadadas roost in numbers among the trees in the leafier parts of Nairobi and their eponymous call is one of the more insistent elements of the dawn chorus in that part of the world, though they may be heard at any time of the day.
The American singer-songwriter Madonna released her eponymous album in 1983.
Synonyms for eponymous
Antonyms for eponymous
Related Words
Word Forms
- more eponymous
- most eponymous
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for eponymous?
Common synonyms include eponymic.
What is the opposite of eponymous?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use eponymous in a sentence?
Prince Hamlet is the eponymous protagonist of the Shakespearian tragedy Hamlet.
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