MATERNAL

/məˈtɜːnəl/ ► audio Scrabble 10 Words With Friends 13

Definition

  1. adjective characteristic of a mother.
  2. adjective relating to or derived from one's mother.
  3. adjective relating to or characteristic of or befitting a parent. — synonyms: parental, paternal
  4. adjective related on the mother's side. — synonyms: enate, enatic, maternal(p)

Examples

  • “His weakness seemed to bring out her maternal instincts.”
  • “Toby is my maternal uncle.”

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