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- [fil-ee-uh l]
- /ˈfɪl i əl/
- /ˈfɪl.i.əl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [fil-ee-uh l]
- /ˈfɪl i əl/
Definitions of filial word
- adjective filial of, relating to, or befitting a son or daughter: filial obedience. 1
- adjective filial noting or having the relation of a child to a parent. 1
- adjective filial Genetics. pertaining to the sequence of generations following the parental generation, each generation being designated by an F followed by a subscript number indicating its place in the sequence. 1
- noun filial Of or due from a son or daughter. 1
- adjective filial relating to a daughter or son 1
- adjective filial You can use filial to describe the duties, feelings, or relationships which exist between a son or daughter and his or her parents. 0
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Origin of filial
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English < Late Latin fīliālis, equivalent to Latin fīli(us) son + -ālis -al1
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Parts of speech for Filial
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
filial popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 86% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
filial usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for filial
adj filial
- daughterly — of, like, or proper to a daughter
- familial — of, relating to, or characteristic of a family: familial ties.
- fraternal — of or befitting a brother or brothers; brotherly.
- sororal — of, relating to, or characteristic of a sister or sisters; sisterly.
Antonyms for filial
adjective filial
- parental — of or relating to a parent.
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