Origin

from Greek nomos law, custom

nomo-

Word Origin

a combining form meaning “custom,” “law,” used in the formation of compound words:

nomology.

Origin

< Greek nomo-, combining form of nómos law, custom; akin to némein to manage, control

Related Words

-nomy
nomocanon
nomography
nomology
nomothetic

nomo-ad. Gr. νοµο-, combining form of νόµος law, occurring in a few words, as ˈnomocanon [med.Gr. νοµοκανών, -κάνονον], a collection of the canons of Church councils, together with civil laws relating to ecclesiastical matters. noˈmocracy, a system of government based on a legal code; the rule of law in a community. noˈmogenist, a believer in, or advocate of, nomogeny. noˈmogenous a., produced by, or resulting from, the operation of natural laws. noˈmogeny, the origination of life as a natural (opp. to miraculous) process. noˈmographer [Gr. νοµογράϕος], (a) a writer of laws, a legislator; (b) one who is skilled in nomography. noˈmography, (a) (see quot. 1731); (b) (see quot. 1830); (c) the expression of law in a written form. nomoˈlogical a., of or pertaining to nomology; also as n.; hence nomoˈlogically adv. noˈmologist, one who is interested or versed in nomology. noˈmology (see quots.). † nomoˈtechnic, nomoˈtheism, † noˈmothesy (see quots.).1727–38Chambers Cycl. s.v., The first *nomocanon was made by Johannes Scholasticus in 554.1797Encycl. Brit. (ed. 3) XIV. 630/2 He [Photius] wrote..the Nomocanon under 14 titles.1884Catholic Dict. (1897) 660/2 The Nomocanon which goes under the name of St. Wladimir, and is accepted as the basis of canon law in Russia.1837Fraser's Mag. XVI. 95 If the Hebrew common⁓wealth was not a theocracy, it was a *nomocracy.1894Thinker V. 439 Nomocracy, pure and simple, reigned supreme.1868Owen Comp. Anat. Vertebr. III. 817 The *Nomogenist is reduced to enumerate the existing elements into which the simplest living jelly..is resolvable.1869Student II. 428 The terms ‘*nomogenous’ and miraculous are only contrasted by a limited school of theologians.1868Owen Comp. Anat. Vertebr. III. 814 *Nomogeny or Thaumatogeny?1656Blount Glossgr., *Nomographer, a writer of the Law: a Legislator.1716M. Davies Athen. Brit. II. Addenda, The Law-writers..belong to the Scotch Nomographers.1731Bailey (vol. II.), *Nomography, a Description of, or Treatise of the Laws.1830Bentham Offic. Apt. Maximized Pref. 26 Nomography..is an appellation, which presented itself as capable of being made to serve, with most convenience, for the designation of the logic of the will.a1832― (title), Nomography; or the Art of Inditing Laws.189519th Cent. July 152 English law still remains..conspicuous for its defects of form,..and no one would pretend that the art of ‘nomography’ is not capable of further material development.1845*Nomological [see Nomology below].1886Westm. Rev. July 126 It would take too long in this place to analyze in nomological terms this remarkably opaque utterance.1947H. Reichenbach Elements of Symbolic Logic viii. §61. 360 We shall call these formulas nomological formulas. The term ‘nomological’..is chosen to express the idea that the formulas are either laws of nature or logical laws... The term ‘nomological’ is therefore a generalization of the term ‘tautological’.1961E. Nagel Structure of Sci. iv. 51 Such use is characteristic of all nomological universals.Ibid. 53 They contend only that genuine nomologicals are logically necessary.1967Philosophy XLII. 134 My theory permits me nomologically to derive the statement.1970J. N. Findlay tr. Husserl's Logical Investigations I. xi. 230 One could say..that these sciences are nomological, in so far as their unifying principle, as well as their essential aim of research, is a law.1973Jrnl. Genetic Psychol. CXXIII. 11 The beginnings of a nomological network may have been laid in this experiment.1973[see nomic a.²].1886Westm. Rev. July 135 Parental love is a fact which *nomologists must accept as a datum.1845Sir W. Hamilton Metaph. vii. (1859) I. 122 If, again, we analyse the mental phænomena with the view of discovering and considering..the Laws by which our faculties are governed,..we have a science which we may call the *nomology of mind,—nomological psychology.1866Treas. Bot. 792/1 Nomology, that part of Botany which relates to the laws which govern the variations of organs.1886Westm. Rev. July 143 Rather what may be termed nomology, or the inductive science of law.1901Month May 497 Nomology would be that which deals with the conformity of actions to rules.1594R. Ashley tr. Loys Le Roy 32 *Nomotechnicke for knowledge, exposition or interpretation of Lawes.1872Birks Doctr. Creation 185 The view may also be held along with *Nomotheism, or that modified Theism, which reckons all direct, periodic interference of God with the universe an impeachment of His perfect foresight.1656Blount Glossogr. [from Cotgrave], *Nomotheste, the making, publishing, or proclaiming a Law.

nomo- /ˈnɒməʊ/ combining form of Greek nomos law: see -o-.

DERIVATIVE nomocanon noun [Medieval Greek nomokanōn, -kanon] a collection of the canons of Church councils, together with civil laws relating to ecclesiastical matters E18.
noˈmocracy noun a system of government based on a legal code; the rule of law in a community: M19.
nomoˈgenesis noun (Biology, chiefly hist.) the theory that the evolution of living organisms results more from laws inherent in their nature than from external causes E20.

nomo-
combining form
Etymology: Greek, from nomos — more at nimble
: usage : law
< nomology >

词汇	nomo-
词根词缀	Collins Dictionary.com OED SOED Webster nomo- combining form indicating law or custom ⇒ nomology Origin from Greek nomos law, custom nomo- Word Origin 1 a combining form meaning “custom,” “law,” used in the formation of compound words: nomology. Origin < Greek nomo-, combining form of nómos law, custom; akin to némein to manage, control Related Words -nomy nomocanon nomography nomology nomothetic nomo-ad. Gr. νοµο-, combining form of νόµος law, occurring in a few words, as ˈnomocanon [med.Gr. νοµοκανών, -κάνονον], a collection of the canons of Church councils, together with civil laws relating to ecclesiastical matters. noˈmocracy, a system of government based on a legal code; the rule of law in a community. noˈmogenist, a believer in, or advocate of, nomogeny. noˈmogenous a., produced by, or resulting from, the operation of natural laws. noˈmogeny, the origination of life as a natural (opp. to miraculous) process. noˈmographer [Gr. νοµογράϕος], (a) a writer of laws, a legislator; (b) one who is skilled in nomography. noˈmography, (a) (see quot. 1731); (b) (see quot. 1830); (c) the expression of law in a written form. nomoˈlogical a., of or pertaining to nomology; also as n.; hence nomoˈlogically adv. noˈmologist, one who is interested or versed in nomology. noˈmology (see quots.). † nomoˈtechnic, nomoˈtheism, † noˈmothesy (see quots.).1727–38Chambers Cycl. s.v., The first nomocanon was made by Johannes Scholasticus in 554.1797Encycl. Brit. (ed. 3) XIV. 630/2 He [Photius] wrote..the Nomocanon* under 14 titles.1884Catholic Dict. (1897) 660/2 The Nomocanon which goes under the name of St. Wladimir, and is accepted as the basis of canon law in Russia.1837Fraser's Mag. XVI. 95 If the Hebrew common⁓wealth was not a theocracy, it was a nomocracy.1894Thinker V. 439 Nomocracy, pure and simple, reigned supreme.1868Owen Comp. Anat. Vertebr.* III. 817 The Nomogenist is reduced to enumerate the existing elements into which the simplest living jelly..is resolvable.1869Student II. 428 The terms ‘nomogenous’ and miraculous are only contrasted by a limited school of theologians.1868Owen Comp. Anat. Vertebr. III. 814 Nomogeny or Thaumatogeny?1656Blount Glossgr., Nomographer, a writer of the Law: a Legislator.1716M. Davies Athen. Brit. II. Addenda, The Law-writers..belong to the Scotch Nomographers.1731Bailey (vol. II.), Nomography, a Description of, or Treatise of the Laws.1830Bentham Offic. Apt. Maximized* Pref. 26 Nomography..is an appellation, which presented itself as capable of being made to serve, with most convenience, for the designation of the logic of the will.a1832― (title), Nomography; or the Art of Inditing Laws.189519th Cent. July 152 English law still remains..conspicuous for its defects of form,..and no one would pretend that the art of ‘nomography’ is not capable of further material development.1845Nomological [see Nomology* below].1886Westm. Rev. July 126 It would take too long in this place to analyze in nomological terms this remarkably opaque utterance.1947H. Reichenbach Elements of Symbolic Logic viii. §61. 360 We shall call these formulas nomological formulas. The term ‘nomological’..is chosen to express the idea that the formulas are either laws of nature or logical laws... The term ‘nomological’ is therefore a generalization of the term ‘tautological’.1961E. Nagel Structure of Sci. iv. 51 Such use is characteristic of all nomological universals.Ibid. 53 They contend only that genuine nomologicals are logically necessary.1967Philosophy XLII. 134 My theory permits me nomologically to derive the statement.1970J. N. Findlay tr. Husserl's Logical Investigations I. xi. 230 One could say..that these sciences are nomological, in so far as their unifying principle, as well as their essential aim of research, is a law.1973Jrnl. Genetic Psychol. CXXIII. 11 The beginnings of a nomological network may have been laid in this experiment.1973[see nomic a.²].1886Westm. Rev. July 135 Parental love is a fact which nomologists must accept as a datum.1845Sir W. Hamilton Metaph.* vii. (1859) I. 122 If, again, we analyse the mental phænomena with the view of discovering and considering..the Laws by which our faculties are governed,..we have a science which we may call the nomology of mind,—nomological psychology.1866Treas. Bot. 792/1 Nomology, that part of Botany which relates to the laws which govern the variations of organs.1886Westm. Rev. July 143 Rather what may be termed nomology, or the inductive science of law.1901Month May 497 Nomology would be that which deals with the conformity of actions to rules.1594R. Ashley tr. Loys Le Roy* 32 Nomotechnicke for knowledge, exposition or interpretation of Lawes.1872Birks Doctr. Creation* 185 The view may also be held along with Nomotheism, or that modified Theism, which reckons all direct, periodic interference of God with the universe an impeachment of His perfect foresight.1656Blount Glossogr.* [from Cotgrave], Nomotheste, the making, publishing, or proclaiming a Law. nomo- /ˈnɒməʊ/ combining form of Greek nomos law: see -o-. DERIVATIVE nomocanon noun [Medieval Greek nomokanōn, -kanon] a collection of the canons of Church councils, together with civil laws relating to ecclesiastical matters E18. noˈmocracy noun a system of government based on a legal code; the rule of law in a community: M19. nomoˈgenesis noun (Biology, chiefly hist.) the theory that the evolution of living organisms results more from laws inherent in their nature than from external causes E20. nomo-* combining form Etymology: Greek, from nomos — more at nimble : usage : law < nomology >
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