maternal
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/məˈtɜːrnl/
ma · ter · nal
mə · ˈtɜːrn · l
English Definition
adj. motherly
Significado en Español
materno
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
thuộc về mẹ, mẫu hệ
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mater(mother)+nal.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
In the following context, choose the best synonym for the word “maternal”: Though she was not related to them by blood, the caretaker’s ______ instincts were evident in her nurturing behavior towards the children.
A
paternal
B
maternal
C
fraternal
D
filial
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B — maternal.
“maternal” means adj. motherly
Common questions about “maternal”
What does “maternal” mean?
maternal — adj. motherly. In Chinese: 母亲的，母系的.
How do you pronounce “maternal”?
maternal is pronounced /məˈtɜːrnl/. It breaks into 3 syllables: ma · ter · nal.
Is “maternal” an ISEE Lower-level word?
Yes. maternal appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “maternal”?
mater(mother)+nal.
