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- [muh-tur-nl]
- /məˈtɜr nl/
- /məˈtɜː.nəl/
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- [muh-tur-nl]
- /məˈtɜr nl/
Definitions of maternally word
- adjective maternally of, pertaining to, having the qualities of, or befitting a mother: maternal instincts. 1
- adjective maternally related through a mother: his maternal aunt. 1
- adjective maternally derived from a mother: maternal genes. 1
- noun maternally In a maternal manner. 1
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Origin of maternally
First appearance:
before 1475 One of the 25% oldest English words
1475-85; < Medieval Latin māternālis, equivalent to Latin mātern(us) (māter mother1 + -nus adj. suffix) + -ālis -al1
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Parts of speech for Maternally
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
maternally popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 63% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
maternally usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for maternally
adverb maternally
- tenderly — soft or delicate in substance; not hard or tough: a tender steak.
- caringly — In a caring manner.
- gently — kindly; amiable: a gentle manner.
- affectionately — showing, indicating, or characterized by affection or love; fondly tender: an affectionate embrace.
- devotedly — zealous or ardent in attachment, loyalty, or affection: a devoted friend.
Antonyms for maternally
adverb maternally
- neglectful — characterized by neglect; disregardful; careless; negligent (often followed by of): neglectful of one's health.
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