Maternal
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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.”
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.
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”