-nomy

-nomy

(word root) distribution, arrangement, managementExamples of words with the root -nomy: astronomy, economy

-nomy

suff. A system of laws governing or a body of knowledge about a specified field: aeronomy.
[Greek -nomiā, from nomos, law; see nem- in Indo-European roots.]

-nomy

n combining form indicating a science or the laws governing a certain field of knowledge: agronomy; economy. [from Greek -nomia law; related to nemein to distribute, control] -nomic adj combining form

-nomy

a combining form meaning “distribution,” “arrangement,” “management”: astronomy; economy; taxonomy. [< Greek -nomia law. See nomo-, -y3]