Meaning of nominative determinism | Babel Free
Definitions
A supposed tendency for people to become active in subjects that relate or correspond to their names.
Examples
“A little-known aspect of pop sociology called nominative determinism intrigued Rory Honeyman for a very good reason⟳. Except for a concatenation of historical accidents, he would have⟳ fallen under its purview himself.”
“I need⟳ hardly add⟳ that he is a prime example of that scientific principle known as nominative determinism — being a man who uses telescopes, called I. Glass!”
“Nominative determinism is usually applied to the idea that someone's name⟳ may influence⟳ their future. Would Usain Bolt have⟳ run⟳ as swiftly with the name⟳ “Usain Plod”?”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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