toponymic

/tɒˈpɒnɪmɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to place names or toponyms

“The toponymic origins of the city’s name have been a subject of debate among historians.”

2. noun

the study of place names or toponyms

“She specialized in toponymic research and had written several papers on the subject.”

3. noun

a place name or toponym

“The toponymic names in the ancient scrolls were difficult to decipher.”

Synonyms

  • etymological
  • onomastic

Antonyms

  • anonymous
  • unidentifiable