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nom

(NOM)

name

Latin (and the Greek nym) for name. Used in words about naming, calling, and choosing.

rootLatin
Communication
Spellings:nomnominnym

Example words

  • nominate

    to name someone for a position or award

  • synonym

    a word that means the same as another

  • antonym

    a word that means the opposite

  • anonymous

    without a name attached

Who it is for

Grades served: 6, 7

Level 2Level 1 holds the word parts students meet first. Level 3 holds the ones that turn up in harder reading.

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