Question

Define the roots. Use a dictionary if you need to.

homonym

1. homos:

2. onymna:

Answer 1

homo means same

The suffix -onym, in English means "word, name"

so, homo: same and onym: word, name

homonym: same word/name

Answer 2

Answer: The root word of homonym is "nym" which means word or name. "Nym" can also be a suffix at times. In this case, it serves only as a root word for the prefix homo- which means "the same". When combined, it means "similar words" or words that are spelled or pronounced the same.