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avuncular

The correct spelling is avuncular.

How to pronounce avuncular

/əˈvʌŋkjʊlə/
adjective

IPA: /əˈvʌŋkjʊlə/

Say it like: Avu-ncu-lar

The correct spelling is avuncular. In the manner of an uncle, pertaining to an uncle.

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Definition

adjective

  1. 1.In the manner of an uncle, pertaining to an uncle.
  2. 2.(by extension) Kind, genial, benevolent, or tolerant.

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