adj
patronymic
Patronymic (adj) means Derived from one's father.
adj
1
Derived from one's father.
2
Derived from one's ancestors.
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Etymology
From Ancient Greek πατήρ (patḗr, “father”) + ὄνυμα (ónuma, “name”) (a variant form of ὄνομα (ónoma, “name”)). Also patronym + -ic, from patro- + -onym.
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of patronymic?
"patronymic" (adj) means derived from one's father.
What are the different meanings of patronymic?
"patronymic" has 2 main meanings: 1. Derived from one's father; 2. Derived from one's ancestors.