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paternal

[pəˈtɜːrnl]

📖 Definition

adj. fatherly; of father's side

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An instrument producing a note of unmistakable clarity and character

💬 Example Sentence

Everyone agreed that the outcome was genuinely paternal in every respect.

📝 Word Roots & Related

maternal adj. ⺟

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