Synonyms of nomenclature

nomenclature

noun

ˈnō-mən-ˌklā-chər 

as in moniker

a word or combination of words by which a person or thing is regularly known

the nomenclature, "tuxedo," derives from the fact that the jacket first became popular in the resort area of Tuxedo Park, New York

Synonyms & Similar Words

• moniker
• name
• title
• designation
• nickname
• appellation
• epithet
• surname
• denomination
• denotation
• pseudonym
• monicker
• appellative
• banner
• cognomen
• handle
• compellation
• label
• first name
• maiden name
• family name
• Christian name
• given name
• sobriquet
• middle name
• forename
• diminutive
• baptismal name
• alias
• tag
• vernacular
• patronymic
• binomial
• pen name
• misnomer
• soubriquet
• rubric
• brand name
• trademark
• matronymic
• nom de plume
• trade name
• cryptonym
• monomial
• byname
• hypocorism
• nom de guerre
• trivial name

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of nomenclature

In 1967, only about 600 buyers checked the Z28 option box (there was no slash included in the Z28 nomenclature for the first year), but 1968 and 1969 saw about 7,200 and 20,300 Z/28s built, respectively. —Robert Ross, Robb Report, 27 Dec. 2024

So far, six trucks have hit the streets with new nomenclature. —Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2025

Layering these clothes, regardless of tonal nomenclature, allows for striking sartorial statements with minimal effort. —Tom Stubbs, Robb Report, 23 Feb. 2025

And that’s not the only bit of preferred nomenclature. —Mark Critchley, The Athletic, 23 Feb. 2025

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