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maternal
adjective
Examples of maternal in a Sentence
Word History
Middle English, from Middle French & Medieval Latin; Middle French maternel, from Medieval Latin maternalis, from Latin maternus, from mater mother — more at mother
15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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Cite this Entry
“Maternal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/maternal. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.
Kids Definition
maternal
adjectiveMiddle English maternal "maternal, of or like a mother," from early French maternel (same meaning), from Latin maternus "maternal," from mater "mother" — related to alma mater
Medical Definition
maternal
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Nglish: Translation of maternal for Spanish Speakers
Britannica English: Translation of maternal for Arabic Speakers
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