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- [fruh-tur-nl]
- /frəˈtɜr nl/
- /frəˈtɜː.nəl/
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- [fruh-tur-nl]
- /frəˈtɜr nl/
Definitions of fraternal word
- adjective fraternal of or befitting a brother or brothers; brotherly. 1
- adjective fraternal of or being a society of men associated in brotherly union, as for mutual aid or benefit: a fraternal order; a fraternal association. 1
- noun fraternal Of or like a brother or brothers. 1
- adjective fraternal brotherly 1
- adjective fraternal twin: not identical 1
- adjective fraternal Fraternal actions show strong links of friendship between two people or groups of people. 0
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Origin of fraternal
First appearance:
before 1375 One of the 22% oldest English words
1375-1425; late Middle English < Latin frātern(us) fraternal (derivative of frāter brother) + -al1
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Parts of speech for Fraternal
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adjective
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fraternal popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for fraternal
adj fraternal
- congenial — friendly, pleasant, or agreeable
- friendly — characteristic of or befitting a friend; showing friendship: a friendly greeting.
- intimate — associated in close personal relations: an intimate friend.
- kind — of a good or benevolent nature or disposition, as a person: a kind and loving person.
adjective fraternal
- sibling — a brother or sister.
- brotherly — A man's brotherly feelings are feelings of love and loyalty which you expect a brother to show.
- familial — of, relating to, or characteristic of a family: familial ties.
- genealogical — a record or account of the ancestry and descent of a person, family, group, etc.
- comradely — If you do something in a comradely way, you are being pleasant and friendly to other people.
Antonyms for fraternal
adj fraternal
- incompatible — not compatible; unable to exist together in harmony: She asked for a divorce because they were utterly incompatible.
- unfriendly — not amicable; not friendly or kindly in disposition; unsympathetic; aloof: an unfriendly coldness of manner.
- sisterly — of, like, or befitting a sister: sisterly affection.
adjective fraternal
- hostile — of, relating to, or characteristic of an enemy: a hostile nation.
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