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maternal

/məˈtɜː.nəl/

/məˈtɜrnəl/

Translations

maternaladjective

more maternal

Comp.

most maternal

Super.

/məˈtɜː.nəl/

/məˈtɜrnəl/

She has a strong maternal instinct.

У нее сильный материнский инстинкт.

The maternal bond between a mother and her child is very strong.

Материнская связь между матерью и ребенком очень сильная.

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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.