Definition of Metronymic

1. Noun. A name derived from the name of your mother or a maternal ancestor.

Exact synonyms: Matronymic
Generic synonyms: Name

Definition of Metronymic

1. a. Derived from the name of one's mother, or other female ancestor; as, a metronymic name or appellation.

Medical Definition of Metronymic

1. Derived from the name of one's mother, or other female ancestor; as, a metronymic name or appellation. A metronymic appellation. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Metronymic

metromalacia
metromania
metromaniac
metrometer
metronidazole
metronidazole
metronidazoles
metronome
metronomes
metronome marking
metronomic
metronomical
metronomically
metronoscope
metronymic (current term)
metronymic (current term)
metroparalysis
metropathia
metropathia haemorrhagica
metropathic
metropathy
metroperitoneal fistula
metroperitonitis
metrophlebitis
metroplasty
metroplex
metroplexes
metropolis
metropolis
metropolises

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