Maternal vs. Fraternal

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  • Maternal

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Wikipedia
  • Maternal (adjective)

    Of or pertaining to a mother; having the characteristics of a mother, motherly.

    “His weakness seemed to bring out her maternal instincts.”

  • Maternal (adjective)

    Related through the mother, or her side of the family.

    “Toby is my maternal uncle.”

  • Maternal (adjective)

    Derived from the mother as opposed to the foetus during pregnancy.

  • Fraternal (adjective)

    Of or pertaining to a brother or brothers.

  • Fraternal (adjective)

    Of or pertaining to a fraternity.

  • Fraternal (adjective)

    Platonic or friendly.

  • Fraternal (adjective)

    Of twins or embryos, produced from two different eggs and sperm, and genetically distinct.

  • Fraternal (noun)

    A society formed to provide mutual aid, such as insurance.

  • Fraternal (noun)

    A fraternal twin.

Wiktionary
  • Maternal (adjective)

    relating to a mother, especially during pregnancy or shortly after childbirth

    “maternal care”

  • Maternal (adjective)

    (of feelings) typical of a caring mother; motherly

    “a mother who radiated maternal concern”

  • Maternal (adjective)

    related through the mother’s side of the family

    “my maternal grandfather”

Oxford Dictionary

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