Metronymic
/ˌmɛtɹəˈnɪmɪk/ adj, noun
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Definitions
Noun
- 1 Alternative form of matronymic. alt-of, alternative
- 2 a name derived from the name of your mother or a maternal ancestor wordnet
Adjective
- 1 Alternative form of matronymic. alt-of, alternative, not-comparable
Synonyms
All synonymsEtymology
From Ancient Greek μητρωνυμικός (mētrōnumikós).