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maternal

The word “maternal” has 3 syllables: ma-ter-nal

It's pronounced as /məˈtɜrnəl/

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In the thesaurus, “maternal” has 13 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for maternal along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for maternal

Meanings of maternal

  • noun
    1. A mother.
    2. A person related through the mother, or her side of the family; a maternal relative.
  • adjective
    1. Of or pertaining to a mother; having the characteristics of a mother; motherly.
    2. Related through the mother, or her side of the family.
    3. Derived from the mother as opposed to the foetus during pregnancy.

Example Sentences

  • She showed a strong maternal instinct toward the orphaned kittens.
  • His maternal grandmother taught him how to bake cookies.
  • The doctor discussed the importance of maternal health during pregnancy.
  • Her maternal affection was evident in the way she cared for her children.
  • The support group focused on maternal bonding and childcare techniques.

On this page you'll find 13 synonyms or another words to maternal, such as: caring, female, feminine, giving, matriarchal, matronly, mother.

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