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name vs misnomer

misnomer vs name

name and misnomer both are nouns.

name is a verb but misnomer is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
name Yes No Yes No
misnomer Yes No No No
As nouns, misnomer is a hyponym of name; that is, misnomer is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than name:
  • name: a language unit by which a person or thing is known
  • misnomer: an incorrect or unsuitable name
name (noun) misnomer (noun)
by the sanction or authority of an incorrect or unsuitable name
a language unit by which a person or thing is known
a defamatory or abusive word or phrase
family based on male descent
a well-known or notable person
a person's reputation
name (verb) misnomer (verb)
determine or distinguish the nature of a problem or an illness through a diagnostic analysis
identify as in botany or biology, for example
give the name or identifying characteristics of; refer to by name or some other identifying characteristic property
assign a specified (usually proper) name to
make reference to
mention and identify by name
give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of
create and charge with a task or function
charge with a function; charge to be
Difference between name and misnomer

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