LookItUpmaternal
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /məˈtɜrnəl/ · UK /məˈtɜːnəl/
maternal means: Related to being a mother, or showing the care and love a mother often gives.
adjective
Related to being a mother, or showing the care and love a mother often gives.
- She felt a strong maternal bond.
- His aunt showed him great maternal affection.
- The clinic provides advice on maternal health.
Related to your mother or her side of the family.
- My maternal grandmother lives nearby.
- He inherited the farm from his maternal uncle.
- We know little about her maternal ancestors.
Questions about maternal
What does maternal mean?
Related to being a mother, or showing the care and love a mother often gives.
What is maternal in other languages?
Türkçe: anneliğe ait · Español: maternal · Français: maternel · Deutsch: mütterlich · Italiano: materno · 日本語: 母親らしい
How do you pronounce maternal?
In American English /məˈtɜrnəl/; in British English /məˈtɜːnəl/.
How do you use maternal in a sentence?
She felt a strong maternal bond. His aunt showed him great maternal affection.
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