Definition of METRONYMIC

metronymic

Plural: metronymics

Noun

  • a name derived from the name of your mother or a maternal ancestor
  • Alternative form of matronymic.

Adj

  • Alternative form of matronymic.

Origin / Etymology

From Ancient Greek μητρωνυμικός (mētrōnumikós).

Synonyms

matronymic

Scrabble Score: 19

metronymic is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
metronymic is not valid in Scrabble (MW) Merriam-Webster Dictionary
metronymic is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 22

metronymic is a valid Words With Friends word