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paternal

/pə'tɜrnəl/ · pətɜrnəl

Paternal has 3 syllables: pa · ter · nal.

pa
01
ter
02
nal
03

adjective. Relating to or characteristic of or befitting a parent.

adjective. Related on the father's side.

adjective. Characteristic of a father.

Belonging to or inherited from one's father.

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