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Maternally: meaning, definitions and examples

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maternally

 

[ məˈtɜrnəli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

mother's manner

In a way that resembles or is characteristic of a mother. This adverb describes actions, behaviors, or feelings that are maternal in nature, often associated with care, nurturing, or support.

Synonyms

carefully, nurturingly, tenderly

Examples of usage

  • She spoke maternally to the children.
  • He looked after his sister maternally.
  • The teacher approached the students maternally.

Translations

Translations of the word "maternally" in other languages:

🇵🇹 maternalmente

🇮🇳 मातृवत्

🇩🇪 mütterlich

🇮🇩 secara maternal

🇺🇦 материнськи

🇵🇱 macierzyńsko

🇯🇵 母性的に (boseiteki ni)

🇫🇷 maternelle

🇪🇸 maternalmente

🇹🇷 ana tarafında

🇰🇷 모성적으로 (moseongjeogeuro)

🇸🇦 أموميًا (umumiyan)

🇨🇿 mateřsky

🇸🇰 materinsky

🇨🇳 母性地 (mǔxìng de)

🇸🇮 materinsko

🇮🇸 móðurlega

🇰🇿 аналық жағынан

🇬🇪 მატერალური (materaluri)

🇦🇿 ana tərəfdən

🇲🇽 maternalmente

Word origin

The word 'maternally' derives from the Latin word 'maternalis', which stems from 'mater', meaning 'mother'. It evolved through Middle English, combining roots that emphasize maternal characteristics. The suffix '-ly' is commonly added to adjectives to form adverbs, indicating the manner of an action. The concept of motherhood has been central to many cultures, contributing to the development of this term as it relates to maternal behaviors and attributes. The use of 'maternally' in English reflects a deep cultural recognition of the nurturing role of mothers throughout history, influencing language development and societal norms regarding family and care.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,781 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.