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toponym vs microtoponym

microtoponym vs toponym

toponym and microtoponym both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
toponym Yes No No No
microtoponym Yes No No No
As nouns, microtoponym is a hyponym of toponym; that is, microtoponym is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than toponym:
  • toponym: the name by which a geographical place is known
  • microtoponym: a name of a "minor" or small natural feature (e.g., a field, path, bridge, ditch, etc.).
toponym (noun) microtoponym (noun)
the name by which a geographical place is known a name of a "minor" or small natural feature (e.g., a field, path, bridge, ditch, etc.).
Difference between toponym and microtoponym

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