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   maternal

   /məˈtəːnl/

   adjective

   • 1. relating to a mother, especially during pregnancy or shortly after childbirth: "maternal care" Similar on one's mother's sideon the distaff sideOpposite paternal
   • ▪ (of feelings) typical of a caring mother; motherly: "a mother who radiated maternal concern" Similar motherlymaternalisticprotectivecaringnurturinglovingdevotedaffectionatefondwarmtendergentlekindkindlycomfortingcompassionate
   • ▪ related through the mother's side of the family: "my maternal grandfather"

   Word Origin late 15th century: from French maternel, from Latin maternus, from mater ‘mother’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. maternalism noun
   • 2. maternalist adjective
   • 3. maternalistic adjective
   • 4. maternally adverb

   Scrabble Points: 10

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishMATERNAL | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   MATERNAL definition: 1. behaving or feeling in the way that a mother does towards her child, especially in a kind…. Learn more.

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   Jun 2, 2024 · maternal ( comparative more maternal, superlative most maternal) Of or pertaining to a mother; having the characteristics of a mother; motherly . Antonyms: fatherly, paternal. His weakness seemed to bring out her maternal instincts. Related through the mother, or her side of the family . Antonym: paternal.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryMATERNAL | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   MATERNAL meaning: 1. behaving or feeling in the way that a mother does towards her child, especially in a kind…. Learn more.

5. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › maternalMaternal Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of MATERNAL is of, relating to, belonging to, or characteristic of a mother : motherly. How to use maternal in a sentence.

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   Maternal definition: of, pertaining to, having the qualities of, or befitting a mother. See examples of MATERNAL used in a sentence.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishMATERNAL definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Maternal is used to describe feelings or actions which are typical of those of a kind mother towards her child. She had little maternal instinct. Her feelings towards him were almost maternal.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › maternalMATERNAL | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   MATERNAL meaning: 1. like a mother: 2. A maternal relation is part of your mother's family: . Learn more.

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   If you are maternal, you are like a mother. How you define what it is to be “like a mother” is up to you, but most people think of nurturing things like chicken soup and kisses on the forehead. The adjective maternal comes from the Latin maternus, which means “of a mother.”.

10. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishmaternal adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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    Definition of maternal adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

11. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Maternal_(TV_series)Maternal (TV series) - Wikipedia

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    Maternal is a British medical drama television drama series created by Jacqui Honess-Martin. The series began broadcast on ITV on 16 January 2023, as well as on ITVX. The show was cancelled after one season.