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/ˌmætɹəˈnɪmɪk/ · adjective
Of, relating to, or derived from the given name of one's mother..
In many countries, matronymic surnames can be adopted after the death of the father, although the process is very formal and lengthy.
Use matronymic when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Matronymic means Of, relating to, or derived from the given name of one's mother..
Common synonyms include metronymic, matronym, metronym.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
In many countries, matronymic surnames can be adopted after the death of the father, although the process is very formal and lengthy.
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