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    paternal

    paternal - Dictionary definition and meaning for word paternal

    Definition
    (adj) belonging to or inherited from one's father
    Example Sentence
    • spent his childhood on the paternal farm
    • paternal traits
    Definition
    (adj) characteristic of a father Definition
    (adj) relating to or characteristic of or befitting a parent
    Synonyms : maternal , parental
    Example Sentence
    • parental guidance
    Definition
    (adj) related on the father's side
    Synonyms : agnate , agnatic
    Example Sentence
    • a paternal aunt
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