paternal

10 points English 8 letters Uncommon Commonness #24,083 Valid in: US and UK dictionaries

Definitions

adjective

relating to or characteristic of or befitting a parent

Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

/pʌtˈɝːnʌl/ · 3 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)

relating to or characteristic of or befitting a parent

characteristic of a father

related on the father's side

Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).

Antonyms — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).

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