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filially


Meanings
  • adjective

    Relating to or being a child in relation to parents or ancestors.


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filial , filially
Etymology
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From the Latin filius, meaning 'son'.


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  1. The term 'filial' is also used in medicine to refer to the growth of cells or tissues from an organ or graft.

  2. The concept of filial piety has been a significant part of Chinese culture for over 2,000 years.


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  1. Familial: Related to or involving a family.

  2. Filial piety: A Confucian concept that emphasizes respecting, caring for, and loving one's parents and ancestors.


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In literature and art, 'filially' is often used to depict the strong emotional bond between children and their parents or ancestors. For instance, in Shakespeare's 'King Lear', the title character expresses his love for his daughter Cordelia in filial terms.

How to Memorize "filially"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a child showing love and respect to their parents or grandparents.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'filially' with the concept of family and love.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember that 'filially' comes from the Latin word for 'son'.


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