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maternal

The correct spelling is maternal.

How to pronounce maternal

/məˈtɜːnəl/
noun

IPA: /məˈtɜːnəl/

Say it like: Mat-ern-al

The correct spelling is maternal. A mother. For example: "His weakness seemed to bring out her maternal instincts."

Usage Examples

His weakness seemed to bring out her maternal instincts.

Toby is my maternal uncle.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A mother.
  2. 2.A person related through the mother, or her side of the family; a maternal relative.

adjective

  1. 1.Of or pertaining to a mother; having the characteristics of a mother; motherly.
  2. 2.Related through the mother, or her side of the family.
  3. 3.Derived from the mother as opposed to the foetus during pregnancy.

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