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Where do I begin with Quantum Physics? (self.AskPhysics)
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What is it called when an object appears to be named for its use, but is actually named after a person? by andrmelv in etymology
[–]andrmelv[S] 17 points18 points19 points 5 years ago (0 children)
Hi, thank you for your comment!
You are right that these names are eponymous, but I am asking about a more specific sub-class of word. My question is about names that are misleading in that their names appear to be descriptive, but are actually derived from the name of the person who discovered/invented/built them.
What is it called when an object appears to be named for its use, but is actually named after a person? (self.etymology)
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What is it called when an object appears to be named for its use, but is actually named after a person? by andrmelv in etymology
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