Wordiyonom
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From Greek nomos (law, custom, management) and nemein (to distribute, manage). The -nomy ending means 'management or law of': economy (household management), astronomy (star-laws), taxonomy (classification system), autonomy (self-governance). Distinct from the Latin nom- meaning 'name.'
Associated Words
agronomy
The science of soil management and crop production
astronomical
Relating to astronomy; extremely large
astronomically
To an enormously large degree; relating to astronomy
autonomous
Self-governing; acting independently
autonomously
In a self-governing or independent manner
autonomy
The right to self-government or independent action
economic
relating to the economy or trade
economical
Using money or resources carefully; not wasteful
economically
Without waste; in terms of economics
economics
The study of production, distribution, and consumption of goods and resources
economize
To use resources carefully and avoid waste
economy
the system of production and trade in a country or region
nomadic
Relating to nomads; moving from place to place
semi-autonomous
Partially self-governing or independent; 半自治的
taxonomist
A scientist specializing in classification of organisms