Eponymous
Pronunciation: /ɛˈpɔːˌnɪməs/
Eponymous (adj)
- A thing that is named after a person, usually because that person created it or is strongly connected to it.
- Having the same name as the person, place, or thing it refers to.
Eponymous (adjective)
Examples
- The street is eponymous, named after a local leader.
- The award is eponymous, named after a scientist.