tautonym

tau·to·nym

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [taw-tuh-nim]
- /ˈtɔ tə nɪm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [taw-tuh-nim]
- /ˈtɔ tə nɪm/

Definitions of tautonym word

noun tautonym a scientific name in which the generic and the specific names are the same, as Chloris chloris (the greenfinch). 1
noun tautonym a taxonomic name in which the generic and specific components are the same, as in Rattus rattus (black rat) 0
noun tautonym a scientific name consisting of two terms, in which the generic name and specific name are the same (Ex.: Vulpes vulpes, the red fox): this kind of name is no longer used in botany, but is common in zoology 0
noun tautonym a scientific name consisting of three terms, in which the name of the typical subdivision of the species repeats the specific name (Ex.: Lama glama glama, a domesticated llama) 0

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Origin of tautonym

First appearance:

before 1895

One of the 18% newest English words

1895-1900; < Greek tautṓnymos of the same name, equivalent to tauto- tauto- + -ōnymos named; see -onym

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Parts of speech for Tautonym

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exclamation

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tautonym popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 43% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 52% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

tautonym usage trend in Literature

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