Difference between Patronymic and Patronym
What is the difference between Patronymic and Patronym?
Patronymic as a noun is 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. while Patronym as a noun is the name of someone's father.
Patronymic
Part of speech: adjective
Definition: Derived from ancestors; as, a patronymic denomination.
Part of speech: noun
Definition: 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.
Patronym
Part of speech: noun
Definition: The name of someone's father.A patronymic surname.
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