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(adjective) characteristic of a mother; "warm maternal affection for her guest"- Dorothy Sayers |
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Antonyms: paternal |
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| 2. |
(adjective) relating to or derived from one's mother; "maternal genes" |
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(adjective) relating to or characteristic of or befitting a parent; "parental guidance" |
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Synonyms: parental, paternal |
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(satellite adjective) related on the mother's side; "my maternal grandmother" |
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Synonyms: enate, enatic |
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