Matronymic
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌmætɹəˈnɪmɪk/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Matronymic is an adjective meaning Of, relating to, or derived from the given name of one's mother.
Meaning
Of, relating to, or derived from the given name of one's mother.
More Meanings
- By extension; of, relating to, or derived from the given name of a female ancestor.
- A surname or byname acquired from the given name of one's mother.
- By extension, a surname or byname acquired from the given name from a female ancestor.
Example Sentences
In many countries, matronymic surnames can be adopted after the death of the father, although the process is very formal and lengthy.
Word Forms
- matronymics
Synonyms for matronymic
Depending on context, synonyms include metronymic, matronym, metronym.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include metronymic, maternal, maternall, mothersome, matricentric, matronal.
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