An eponym is a noun after which or for which someone or something is named. Adjectives derived from the word eponym include eponymous and eponymic.

Eponyms are commonly used for time periods, places, innovations, biological nomenclature, astronomical objects, works of art and media, and tribal names. Various orthographic conventions are used for eponyms.

Usage of the word

The term eponym functions in multiple related ways, all based on an explicit relationship between named people,

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