Eponymic (Adjective)
Meaning
Being or relating to or bearing the name of an eponym.
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The eponymic species is named after the discoverer who first identified the plant in the 19th century.
- The Parkinson's disease is an eponymic term that has been widely used to describe a condition affecting the brain.
- The city is the eponymic namesake of the famous explorer who once visited the area.
- The town has an eponymic street named after the person who founded the settlement.
- The eponymic award is given in honor of the scientist who made significant contributions to the field of physics.