Word: patronymy
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: pa
tro
ny
my
Definition: The practice of naming children after their fathers.
Morphemes:
Affix: patr-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Form of patro- used before a vowel.
Affix: -onymy
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form nouns describing the study, formation, or use of words or names