imsonic

English

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Adjective

imsonic (not comparable)

1. (obsolete) Of or relating to the theory that the words or names for things are formed by imitating the sounds associated with those things.

Related terms

• imitate
• sono-

See also

• bow-wow theory

Anagrams

• Ciminos, iconism