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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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Paternal
A paternal bond is the human bond between a father and his child.
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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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Paternal (adjective)
Of or pertaining to one’s father, his genes, his relatives, or his side of a family
“paternal grandfather”
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Paternal (adjective)
Fatherly; behaving as or characteristic of a father.
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Paternal (adjective)
Received or inherited from one’s father.
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Paternal (adjective)
Acting as a father
“paternal filicide”
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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”