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patronymic

The correct spelling is patronymic.

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noun

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The correct spelling is patronymic. A name acquired from one's father. For example: "a patronymic denomination"

Usage Examples

a patronymic denomination

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A name acquired from one's father.
  2. 2.(by extension) A name acquired from one's father's, grandfather's or earlier (male) ancestor's first name. 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.

adjective

  1. 1.Derived from one's father.
  2. 2.(by extension) Derived from one's ancestors.

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