-nomy
a combining form of greek origin meaning “distribution,” “arrangement,” “management,”:
astronomy; economy; taxonomy.
-nomy
combining form
indicating a science or the laws governing a certain field of knowledge agronomy, economy
derived forms
-nomic, combining_form:in_adjective
word origin
from greek -nomia law; related to nemein to distribute, control
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