deuterotheme en · NOUN
Etymology
From deutero- + theme.
Meanings
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The second element of a name composed of two traditional name roots.
The Old English name Beowulf comprises of the prototheme Beo- and the deuterotheme -wulf.
The Slavic given names Jaromir and Ludomir both contain the deuterotheme -mir ("peace").
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| deuterothemes | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Antonyms
prototheme (antonym(s) of “second element of a name”)