Cognomen



GRE

解释

GRE 红宝书

• n. 姓
• ［英］ n. 姓 ( any family name; surname)
• ［记］ cogn ( 认识) +nomen ( 名字) -> 认同的名字 -> 姓
• ［同］ 同根词: nominal ( 名义上的) ; nominate ( 提名)

Webster Collegiate

noun (plural cognomens or cognomina)

• Etymology: Latin, irregular from co- + nomen name — more at name
• Date: 1691
• 1. surname; especially the third of usually three names borne by a male citizen of ancient Rome — compare nomen, praenomen
• 2. name; especially a distinguishing nickname or epithet
• ? cognominal adjective

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