eponymous Meaning & Definition
What Does Eponymous Mean?
Eponymous is used as an adjective meaning Of, relating to, or being the person or entity after which someone or something is named; serving as an eponym. It is also used to mean Of a thing: named after a person or entity.
Word Facts for Eponymous
| Part of speech | adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ɪˈpɒnɪməs/ |
| Synonyms | eponymic |
| Comparative / superlative | more eponymous, most eponymous |
Eponymous Definition (Adjective)
- Of, relating to, or being the person or entity after which someone or something is named; serving as an eponym.
Prince Hamlet is the eponymous protagonist of the Shakespearian tragedy Hamlet.
- Of a thing: named after a person or entity.
The American singer-songwriter Madonna released her eponymous album in 1983.
Synonyms of Eponymous
Eponymous synonyms and antonyms →Eponymous in a Sentence
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.
The American singer-songwriter Madonna released her eponymous album in 1983.
Word Forms & Grammar
eponymous (comparative more eponymous, superlative most eponymous)
Origin of Eponymous
From Ancient Greek ἐπώνῠμος (epṓnŭmos, “concerning giving one’s name to something; named in a significant manner; surnamed”) + English -ous (suffix forming adjectives from nouns, denoting pertinence or relation).[1] By surface analysis, epi- + -onymous.
Frequently Asked Questions About Eponymous
What part of speech is eponymous?
Eponymous is an adjective.
What is another word for eponymous?
Words with a similar meaning to eponymous include eponymic. See the full list of eponymous synonyms and antonyms.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of eponymous?
The comparative form is more eponymous and the superlative form is most eponymous.