maternal

Meanings

• adjective

  Relating to a mother or mothers; motherly.

• noun

  Belonging to, or being in the position of, a mother.

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Pronunciation

1. /məˈtɜːnəl/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

fatherly , paternal , fetal , foetal , paternal

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with maternal
materiel , patternal , terrestrial

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Variants

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maternal , maternally

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'mater' meaning 'mother'.

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Trivia

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1. The maternal instinct is a natural behavior that drives a mother to protect and care for her offspring.

2. In some cultures, the maternal grandmother plays an important role in raising the child.

3. Maternal health is a crucial aspect of public health and includes prenatal, delivery, and postnatal care.

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Related Concepts

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1. paternal: Relating to a father or fathers; fatherly.

2. maternity: The state or condition of being pregnant or having recently given birth.

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Culture

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The maternal is often associated with nurturing, care, and protection. In literature, the maternal figure is a common archetype, representing the source of life and comfort. In art, maternal themes include mother-child relationships and the role of women in society.

How to Memorize "maternal"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a mother holding and caring for her child.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'maternal' with the image of a mother and her child.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by associating 'maternal' with 'mother' and 'nurturing'.

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