Patronymic
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌpætɹəˈnɪmɪk/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Patronymic is an adjective meaning Derived from one's father.
Meaning
Derived from one's father.
More Meanings
- (by extension) Derived from one's ancestors.
- A name acquired from one's father.
- (onomastics, by extension) A name acquired from the first name of one's father, grandfather or earlier (male) ancestor. Some cultures use a patronymic where other cultures use a surname or family name; other cultures (like Russia) use both a patronymic and a surname.
Example Sentences
a patronymic denomination
I proposed to her that we give our first-born baby a patronymic name.
The use of patronymics arose early in Russia, and they continue to be used down to the present day, through proper surnames came into use in the Middle Ages.
Word Forms
- patronymick
- patronymics
Synonyms for patronymic
Depending on context, synonyms include patronym.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include paternal, family, personal, surname, name, uncourtly.
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