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patronymic

noun

/ˌpætrəˈnɪmɪk/

Meaning

a name derived from the name of a father or ancestor

In many cultures, surnames are patronymic in origin.

surname, family name, lineage name, ancestral name

given name, forename

patronymic tradition, patronymic system, patronymic naming, patronymic form

The process of a business expanding into different product lines or markets to spread risk and reduc...

special importance, value, or prominence given to something

The branch of medicine that deals with disorders of the nervous system.

The process of developing or being developed; growth or progress.

The skill of speaking confidently in front of an audience.

a legislative or governing body, typically the upper chamber in a bicameral legislature