Maternal: meaning, definitions and examples

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maternal

 

[ mษ™หˆtษ™หrnl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

family

relating to a mother, especially during pregnancy or shortly after childbirth

Synonyms

matronly, motherly, parental

Examples of usage

  • maternal instinct
  • maternal care
  • maternal bond
Context #2 | Adjective

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น maternal

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเคพเคคเฅƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช mรผtterlich

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ keibuan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะฐั‚ะตั€ะธะฝััŒะบะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ macierzyล„ski

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆฏๆ€งใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท maternel

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ maternal

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท anneye ait

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ชจ์„ฑ์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃู…ูˆู…ูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mateล™skรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ materinskรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆฏไบฒ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ materinski

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ mรณรฐurlegur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะฝะฐะปั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒ”แƒ“แƒแƒ‘แƒ แƒ˜แƒ•แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ana

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,067 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.