Dictionary Check: maternal

"maternal" is a valid word!

Scrabble 10 points
Words with Friends 13 points

Definition

adjective

characteristic of a mother

Example: "warm maternal affection for her guest"
Antonyms:
adjective

relating to or derived from one's mother

Example: "maternal genes"
adjective

relating to or characteristic of or befitting a parent

Example: "parental guidance"
Synonyms:
adjective

related on the mother's side

Example: "my maternal grandmother"
Synonyms:

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