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maternal

/mə'tɜrnəl/ · mətɜrnəl

Maternal has 3 syllables: ma · ter · nal.

ma
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ter
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nal
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adjective. Relating to or characteristic of or befitting a parent.

adjective. Related on the mother's side.

adjective. Characteristic of a mother.

Relating to or derived from one's mother.

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