The English word 'anonymous' comes from the Greek an- and onoma. What do these mean?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. 'Without' and 'name'
- Step 1: The prefix an- means without, and onoma means name. Step 2. An anonymous author is therefore 'without a name'. Answer: 'Without' and 'name'. Why not the others: 'Against' and 'law': Law is nomos, not onoma. 'Without' and 'number': Number is arithmos. 'Not' and 'word': 'Word' is logos.
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