English word troponymy comes from English -y, English troponym
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| -y | English (eng) | Forming abstract nouns denoting a state, condition, or quality.. Used in the name of some locations which end in -ia in Latin. Forming diminutive nouns. Also used for familiar and pet names as a term of endearment. Added to nouns and adjectives to form adjectives meaning “having the quality of”.. Added to verbs to form adjectives meaning "inclined to". |
| troponym | English (eng) | (grammar) A verb that indicates more precisely the manner of doing something by replacing a verb of a more generalized meaning. |
| troponymy | English (eng) | (semantics) The semantic relation between troponyms. |