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paternal
adjective(pa-ter-nal)
relating to or characteristic of or befitting a parent
Synonyms: maternal, parental,
paternal
adjective(pa-ter-nal)
related on the father's side
Synonyms: agnate, agnatic,
Examples:
A paternal aunt.
paternal
adjective(pa-ter-nal)
characteristic of a father
Antonyms: maternal,
paternal
(pa-ter-nal)
belonging to or inherited from one's father
Examples:
Spent his childhood on the paternal farm.
Paternal traits.

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