Antonyms for matronymic
| Grammar : Noun |
| Spell : ma-truh-nim-ik |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˌmæ trəˈnɪm ɪk |
Definition of matronymic
Origin :- 1794, a hybrid from Latin mater (see mother (n.1)) + Greek-based ending from patronymic. As an adjective from 1874.
- As in name : noun title given to something, someone
- As in surname : noun family name
- The name Abraham he received from his grandfather, but it was early dropped, and he was always known by his matronymic Albert.
- Extract from : « Albert Gallatin » by John Austin Stevens
Synonyms for matronymic
- agname
- agnomen
- alias
- appellation
- autograph
- autonym
- brand
- cognomen
- compellation
- denomination
- designation
- epithet
- eponym
- flag
- handle
- head
- heading
- label
- last name
- matronymic
- metronymic
- moniker
- monogram
- namesake
- nickname
- nom de guerre
- nom de plume
- nomen
- patronymic
- pen name
- pet name
- place name
- prenomen
- proper name
- pseudonym
- rubric
- sign
- signature
- sobriquet
- stage name
- style
- surname
- tag
- term
- trade name
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