Paternally: meaning, definitions and examples
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paternally
[ pəˈtəːn(ə)li ]
in a paternal manner
In a way that relates to or characteristic of a father; fatherly.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He looked at her paternally, with a warm smile.
- The old man patted the boy on the back paternally.
relating to the father's side of the family
Relating to or characteristic of a father or descent from a male ancestor.
Synonyms
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
Word origin
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.