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Maternal
From an adjective: This is a redirect from an adjective, which is a word or phrase that describes a noun, to a related word or topic.
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Maternal (adjective)
Of or pertaining to a mother; having the characteristics of a mother, motherly.
“His weakness seemed to bring out her maternal instincts.”
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Maternal (adjective)
Related through the mother, or her side of the family.
“Toby is my maternal uncle.”
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Maternal (adjective)
Derived from the mother as opposed to the foetus during pregnancy.
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Fraternal (adjective)
Of or pertaining to a brother or brothers.
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Fraternal (adjective)
Of or pertaining to a fraternity.
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Fraternal (adjective)
Platonic or friendly.
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Fraternal (adjective)
Of twins or embryos, produced from two different eggs and sperm, and genetically distinct.
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Fraternal (noun)
A society formed to provide mutual aid, such as insurance.
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Fraternal (noun)
A fraternal twin.
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Maternal (adjective)
relating to a mother, especially during pregnancy or shortly after childbirth
“maternal care”
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Maternal (adjective)
(of feelings) typical of a caring mother; motherly
“a mother who radiated maternal concern”
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Maternal (adjective)
related through the mother’s side of the family
“my maternal grandfather”