Maternal: meaning, definitions and examples
๐คฑ
maternal
[ mษหtษหrnl ]
family
relating to a mother, especially during pregnancy or shortly after childbirth
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- maternal instinct
- maternal care
- maternal bond
behavior
characteristic of a mother, especially in being kind, caring, and protective
Synonyms
affectionate, nurturing, protective
Examples of usage
- maternal love
- maternal warmth
- maternal guidance
Translations
Translations of the word "maternal" in other languages:
๐ต๐น maternal
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฎเคพเคคเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช mรผtterlich
๐ฎ๐ฉ keibuan
๐บ๐ฆ ะผะฐัะตัะธะฝััะบะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ macierzyลski
๐ฏ๐ต ๆฏๆงใฎ
๐ซ๐ท maternel
๐ช๐ธ maternal
๐น๐ท anneye ait
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ชจ์ฑ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฃู ูู ู
๐จ๐ฟ mateลskรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ materinskรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๆฏไบฒ็
๐ธ๐ฎ materinski
๐ฎ๐ธ mรณรฐurlegur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐะฝะฐะปัา
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแ แแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ ana
๐ฒ๐ฝ maternal
Etymology
The word 'maternal' originated from the Latin word 'maternalis', which is derived from 'mater' meaning mother. The concept of maternal care and instincts has been recognized across various cultures and species, highlighting the importance of the maternal bond in nurturing and protecting offspring.