Synonyms of nomenclature

nomenclature

noun

ˈnō-mən-ˌklā-chər 

as in moniker

a word or combination of words by which a person or thing is regularly known

the nomenclature, "tuxedo," derives from the fact that the jacket first became popular in the resort area of Tuxedo Park, New York

Synonyms & Similar Words

• moniker
• name
• title
• designation
• nickname
• appellation
• epithet
• surname
• denomination
• denotation
• pseudonym
• monicker
• appellative
• banner
• cognomen
• handle
• compellation
• label
• first name
• maiden name
• family name
• Christian name
• given name
• sobriquet
• middle name
• forename
• diminutive
• baptismal name
• alias
• tag
• vernacular
• patronymic
• binomial
• pen name
• misnomer
• soubriquet
• rubric
• brand name
• trademark
• matronymic
• nom de plume
• trade name
• cryptonym
• monomial
• byname
• hypocorism
• nom de guerre
• trivial name

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of nomenclature

The other astronauts took up the name and in 2017, the International Astronomical Union, which governs official space nomenclature, broke its rule requiring features or objects named after people to to be named posthumously, and recognized Mount Marilyn. —Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 9 Aug. 2025

Following California’s lead and aiming to make the map less confusing, Oregon also changed its nomenclature. —Rob Davis, ProPublica, 7 Aug. 2025

It’s thought that this nomenclature probably resulted from the fact that the vine looks quite unkempt when left untrained, yet other scholars believe that the wild side of the name comes from the wine’s characteristic aromas. —Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 3 July 2025

Those familiar with the nomenclature of meteorites will already be aware from the NWA prefix that it was found in North West Africa, but to be more specific, it was found in Niger’s remote Agadez region of the Sahara desert by a professional meteorite hunter. —Mike Hanlon july 03, New Atlas, 3 July 2025

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