English word retronymy comes from English -onymy, English retro-
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| -onymy | English (eng) | Used to form nouns describing the the study, formation, or use of words or names. |
| retro- | English (eng) | (informal) in an old-fashioned or old-school way.. Back or backward.. Behind.. In the opposite direction.. Pertaining to an earlier time (for example, in retroactive). |
| retronymy | English (eng) | The process of creating retronyms; coining new words for existing concepts because the meaning of the original word has broadened. |