Dictionary Check: maternal

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"maternal" is a valid word!

Scrabble 10 points

Words with Friends 13 points

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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