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Etymology of the English word caconym

the English word caconym
using the English suffix -onym
derived from the Greek word onuma, ὄνυμα
derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *nō-men-
using the English prefix caco-
derived from the Greek word kakos, κακός, κακῶς (worthless ; (subjectively) depraved, or (objectively) injurious; badly (physically or morally); worthless ; depraved, or injurious)
derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *kakka-

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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