Is there a word for when something's name completely fits the description or personality?
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for example in a story i'm writing, there is a character named Revenge who's main goal is to get revenge. Is there a single word for that?
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for example in a story i'm writing, there is a character named Revenge who's main goal is to get revenge. Is there a single word for that?
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Someone had the term for it here yesterday, but they were misusing term and I've forgotten what it is.
– Hot Licks
21 hours ago
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Ah, here it is: autological.
– Hot Licks
21 hours ago
But I've forgotten it again! (You have my permission to craft your own answer.)
– Hot Licks
21 hours ago
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@HotLicks An autological word describes the word itself, not the referent for the word. The word 'short' is autological because the word 'short' is short. The name of a person which describes the person accurately is not describing the name but the person. It is appropriate or apropos (though I am sure there is a more specific word for the situation).
– Mitch
20 hours ago
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for example in a story i'm writing, there is a character named Revenge who's main goal is to get revenge. Is there a single word for that?
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for example in a story i'm writing, there is a character named Revenge who's main goal is to get revenge. Is there a single word for that?
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Someone had the term for it here yesterday, but they were misusing term and I've forgotten what it is.
– Hot Licks
21 hours ago
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Ah, here it is: autological.
– Hot Licks
21 hours ago
But I've forgotten it again! (You have my permission to craft your own answer.)
– Hot Licks
21 hours ago
1
@HotLicks An autological word describes the word itself, not the referent for the word. The word 'short' is autological because the word 'short' is short. The name of a person which describes the person accurately is not describing the name but the person. It is appropriate or apropos (though I am sure there is a more specific word for the situation).
– Mitch
20 hours ago
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Someone had the term for it here yesterday, but they were misusing term and I've forgotten what it is.
– Hot Licks
21 hours ago
1
Ah, here it is: autological.
– Hot Licks
21 hours ago
But I've forgotten it again! (You have my permission to craft your own answer.)
– Hot Licks
21 hours ago
1
@HotLicks An autological word describes the word itself, not the referent for the word. The word 'short' is autological because the word 'short' is short. The name of a person which describes the person accurately is not describing the name but the person. It is appropriate or apropos (though I am sure there is a more specific word for the situation).
– Mitch
20 hours ago
Someone had the term for it here yesterday, but they were misusing term and I've forgotten what it is.
– Hot Licks
21 hours ago
Someone had the term for it here yesterday, but they were misusing term and I've forgotten what it is.
– Hot Licks
21 hours ago
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Ah, here it is: autological.
– Hot Licks
21 hours ago
Ah, here it is: autological.
– Hot Licks
21 hours ago
But I've forgotten it again! (You have my permission to craft your own answer.)
– Hot Licks
21 hours ago
But I've forgotten it again! (You have my permission to craft your own answer.)
– Hot Licks
21 hours ago
1
1
@HotLicks An autological word describes the word itself, not the referent for the word. The word 'short' is autological because the word 'short' is short. The name of a person which describes the person accurately is not describing the name but the person. It is appropriate or apropos (though I am sure there is a more specific word for the situation).
– Mitch
20 hours ago
@HotLicks An autological word describes the word itself, not the referent for the word. The word 'short' is autological because the word 'short' is short. The name of a person which describes the person accurately is not describing the name but the person. It is appropriate or apropos (though I am sure there is a more specific word for the situation).
– Mitch
20 hours ago
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A modern term is aptonym. It is a play on “apt” (appropriate) and the “-onym” root for name. It is usually for jobs or qualities, not just personalities. Like a person named John Cooke who is a chef, or Usain Bolt is the fastest sprinter.
answered 18 hours ago
DamilaDamila
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Should link to the dictionary url for OP's perusal.
– Ubi hatt
18 hours ago
Shouldn't that be "aptronym"?
– KillingTime
17 hours ago
As seen in the link, either one. It’s a portmanteau.
– Damila
9 hours ago
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A modern term is aptonym. It is a play on “apt” (appropriate) and the “-onym” root for name. It is usually for jobs or qualities, not just personalities. Like a person named John Cooke who is a chef, or Usain Bolt is the fastest sprinter.
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DamilaDamila
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Should link to the dictionary url for OP's perusal.
– Ubi hatt
18 hours ago
Shouldn't that be "aptronym"?
– KillingTime
17 hours ago
As seen in the link, either one. It’s a portmanteau.
– Damila
9 hours ago
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A modern term is aptonym. It is a play on “apt” (appropriate) and the “-onym” root for name. It is usually for jobs or qualities, not just personalities. Like a person named John Cooke who is a chef, or Usain Bolt is the fastest sprinter.
answered 18 hours ago
DamilaDamila
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Should link to the dictionary url for OP's perusal.
– Ubi hatt
18 hours ago
Shouldn't that be "aptronym"?
– KillingTime
17 hours ago
As seen in the link, either one. It’s a portmanteau.
– Damila
9 hours ago
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A modern term is aptonym. It is a play on “apt” (appropriate) and the “-onym” root for name. It is usually for jobs or qualities, not just personalities. Like a person named John Cooke who is a chef, or Usain Bolt is the fastest sprinter.
answered 18 hours ago
DamilaDamila
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A modern term is aptonym. It is a play on “apt” (appropriate) and the “-onym” root for name. It is usually for jobs or qualities, not just personalities. Like a person named John Cooke who is a chef, or Usain Bolt is the fastest sprinter.
answered 18 hours ago
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Should link to the dictionary url for OP's perusal.
– Ubi hatt
18 hours ago
Shouldn't that be "aptronym"?
– KillingTime
17 hours ago
As seen in the link, either one. It’s a portmanteau.
– Damila
9 hours ago
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Should link to the dictionary url for OP's perusal.
– Ubi hatt
18 hours ago
Shouldn't that be "aptronym"?
– KillingTime
17 hours ago
As seen in the link, either one. It’s a portmanteau.
– Damila
9 hours ago
Should link to the dictionary url for OP's perusal.
– Ubi hatt
18 hours ago
Should link to the dictionary url for OP's perusal.
– Ubi hatt
18 hours ago
Shouldn't that be "aptronym"?
– KillingTime
17 hours ago
Shouldn't that be "aptronym"?
– KillingTime
17 hours ago
As seen in the link, either one. It’s a portmanteau.
– Damila
9 hours ago
As seen in the link, either one. It’s a portmanteau.
– Damila
9 hours ago
add a comment |
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Someone had the term for it here yesterday, but they were misusing term and I've forgotten what it is.
– Hot Licks
21 hours ago
1
Ah, here it is: autological.
– Hot Licks
21 hours ago
But I've forgotten it again! (You have my permission to craft your own answer.)
– Hot Licks
21 hours ago
1
@HotLicks An autological word describes the word itself, not the referent for the word. The word 'short' is autological because the word 'short' is short. The name of a person which describes the person accurately is not describing the name but the person. It is appropriate or apropos (though I am sure there is a more specific word for the situation).
– Mitch
20 hours ago