Paternally: meaning, definitions and examples

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paternally

 

[ pəˈtəːn(ə)li ]

Adverb / Adjective
Context #1 | Adverb

in a paternal manner

In a way that relates to or characteristic of a father; fatherly.

Synonyms

fatherly, parental, paternal

Examples of usage

  • He looked at her paternally, with a warm smile.
  • The old man patted the boy on the back paternally.
Context #2 | Adjective

relating to the father's side of the family

Relating to or characteristic of a father or descent from a male ancestor.

Synonyms

fatherly, parental, paternal

Examples of usage

  • She inherited her paternally distinctive features.
  • The surname was passed down through the paternally connected lineage.

Translations

Translations of the word "paternally" in other languages:

🇵🇹 paternalmente

🇮🇳 पितृवत्

🇩🇪 väterlich

🇮🇩 secara paternal

🇺🇦 батьківськи

🇵🇱 ojcowsko

🇯🇵 父方の (ちちかたの)

🇫🇷 paternellement

🇪🇸 paternalmente

🇹🇷 babacan bir şekilde

🇰🇷 부계적으로 (bugyejeogeuro)

🇸🇦 أبويًا

🇨🇿 otcovsky

🇸🇰 otcovsky

🇨🇳 父系地 (fùxìng dì)

🇸🇮 očetovsko

🇮🇸 feðrafræðilega

🇰🇿 әкелікпен

🇬🇪 მამათა მხრიდან (mamata ch'irk'dan)

🇦🇿 atanın tərəfindən

🇲🇽 paternalmente

Etymology

The word 'paternally' is derived from the Latin word 'paternus', meaning 'of a father'. It has been used in English since the late 16th century to describe actions or characteristics associated with fathers or the father's side of the family. The concept of paternal care and influence has been valued in many cultures throughout history, leading to the continued use of this word to express fatherly traits or connections.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,929, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.