MATERNAL
/məˈtɜːnəl/
10
Scrabble
13
WWF
M(3) A(1) T(1) E(1) R(1) N(1) A(1) L(1)
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Definition
/məˈtɜːnəl/
noun
- A mother.
- A person related through the mother, or her side of the family; a maternal relative.
adjective
- Of or pertaining to a mother; having the characteristics of a mother; motherly.“His weakness seemed to bring out her maternal instincts.”
- Related through the mother, or her side of the family.“Toby is my maternal uncle.”
- Derived from the mother as opposed to the foetus during pregnancy.
Source: Wiktionary
