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on⋅o⋅mas⋅tics

  [on-uh-mas-tiks]
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–noun (used with a singular verb)
the study of the origin, history, and use of proper names.
Origin:
1930–35; see onomastic, -ics

Related forms:
on⋅o⋅mas⋅ti⋅cian  [on-uh-muh-stish-uhn] , noun
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on·o·mas·tics   (ŏn'ə-mās'tĭks)   
n.   (used with a sing. or pl. verb)

    1. The study of the origins and forms of proper names.

    2. The study of the origins and forms of terms used in specialized fields.

  2. The system that underlies the formation and use of proper names or terms used in specialized fields.

The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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