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maternal

/məˈtɜː.nəl/

/məˈtɜrnəl/

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maternaladjective

more maternal

Comp.

most maternal

Super.

/məˈtɜː.nəl/

/məˈtɜrnəl/

She displayed a strong maternal instinct when caring for her newborn.

Elle a fait preuve d'un fort instinct maternel en s'occupant de son nouveau-né.

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maternaladjective

Relating to a mother, especially during pregnancy or shortly after childbirth.

She displayed a strong maternal instinct when caring for her newborn.

Characteristic of a mother; motherly.

Her maternal affection was evident in the way she comforted the child.

Relating to one’s mother or to the mother’s side of the family.

Her maternal grandfather taught her how to fish.