mononymy

/mɑːnɒnɪmi/ /mɒnɒnɪmi/

Definitions

1. noun

The state or fact of having only one name or term.

“The company changed its name to avoid mononymy with an existing business.”

2. noun

A single name or term used for something, especially in a context where multiple names or terms are expected.

“The use of “google” as a verb has been criticized for creating a case of mononymy.”

Synonyms

  • singularity
  • uniqueness

Antonyms

  • multiple naming
  • polyonymy