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paternal Definition


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paternal
adj
    1. Referring, relating, or appropriate to a father.
      Example: paternal instincts
      Thesaurus: fatherly, patrimonial, benevolent, protective, solicitous, concerned.
    2. Said of a relation or ancestor: related on one's father's side. Compare maternal.
      Example: paternal grandmother
Derivative: paternally
adverb
    Etymology: 17c: from Latin paternalis, from pater father.



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