paternal
/pəˈtɜːrnəl/
pa · ter · nal
pə · 'tɜːr · nəl
English Definition
adj. related to the father or fatherhood
Significado en Español
paterno
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
thuộc về cha
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
pater(father)+nal(adjective suffix)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
What is a synonym for “paternal”?
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A
maternal
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B
fatherly
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C
sibling
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D
childish
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B — fatherly.
“paternal” means adj. related to the father or fatherhood
Common questions about “paternal”
What does “paternal” mean?
paternal — adj. related to the father or fatherhood. In Chinese: 父亲的，父系的.
How do you pronounce “paternal”?
paternal is pronounced /pəˈtɜːrnəl/. It breaks into 3 syllables: pa · ter · nal.
Is “paternal” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. paternal appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “paternal”?
pater(father)+nal(adjective suffix)
