What does hypocoristic mean?
Definitions for hypocoristic
ˌhaɪ pə kəˈrɪs tɪkhypocoris·tic
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hypocoristicnoun
A nickname, especially one indicating intimacy and formed through a shortening of the original name.
hypocoristicadjective
Pertaining to a nickname, usually indicating intimacy with the person.
Etymology: From ὑποκοριστικός, from ὑποκορίζομαι, from ὑπό + κορίζομαι, from κόρη.
Webster Dictionary
Hypocoristicadjective
endearing; diminutive; as, the hypocoristic form of a name
Etymology: [Gr. ; under + to caress.]
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of hypocoristic in Chaldean Numerology is: 9
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of hypocoristic in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7
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