What is onym root words?

Onym root words refer to words that have their origin in a certain name or word. The prefix "onym" derives from the Greek word "onoma," which means "name." Words with the onym root are used to refer to different types of names, including personal names, geographical names, and scientific names among others. Examples of onym root words include:

• Synonym: A word that has the same or nearly the same meaning as another word
• Antonym: A word that has the opposite meaning of another word
• Anonymous: A word that refers to someone or something without revealing their identity
• Pseudonym: A false name used by an author or artist
• Acronym: A word formed by joining and abbreviating multiple words
• Homonym: A word that sounds the same but has a different meaning
• Heteronym: A word that is spelled the same but has a different pronunciation and meaning depending on context.