-nomy

a combining form of Greek origin meaning “distribution,” “arrangement,” “management,”: astronomy; economy; taxonomy.

Origin of -nomy

< Greek -nomia law. See nomo-, -y3

Words nearby -nomy

-nasty, -naut, -ness, -nik, -noia, -nomy, -o, -o-, -oate, -ock, -ode

British Dictionary definitions for -nomy

-nomy

n combining form

indicating a science or the laws governing a certain field of knowledge agronomy; economy

Derived forms of -nomy

-nomic, adj combining form

Word Origin for -nomy

from Greek -nomia law; related to nemein to distribute, control