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maternal

🇬🇧 UK/mә'tә:nl/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions

adj.

Of or relating to a mother; showing the warmth or care of a mother; related through one's mother.

母亲的,母性的;母系的

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
matermatter, material, substance
+
nconnector
+
alrelating to, having the nature of
=maternal

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Her maternal instinct guided her decisions regarding her children's welfare.

  • 2.

    The maternal bond between mother and child is incredibly strong.

  • 3.

    She inherited her love of music from her maternal grandmother.

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