Paternal
11paternal — ► ADJECTIVE 1) of, like, or appropriate to a father. 2) related through the father. DERIVATIVES paternally adverb …
12paternal — ► adjetivo 1 Que es propio del padre: ■ le dio un beso paternal; necesita protección paternal. 2 Como un padre: ■ consejo paternal. * * * paternal (de «paterno») 1 adj. Se aplica al cariño o sentimientos propios de los padres. 2 Como de padre. *… …
13paternal — [[t]pətɜ͟ː(r)n(ə)l[/t]] 1) ADJ GRADED: usu ADJ n Paternal is used to describe feelings or actions which are typical of those of a kind father towards his child. ...paternal love for his children... He put his hand under her chin in an almost… …
14paternal — paternally, adv. /peuh terr nl/, adj. 1. characteristic of or befitting a father; fatherly: a kind and paternal reprimand. 2. of or pertaining to a father. 3. related on the father s side: one s paternal grandfather. 4. derived or inherited from… …
15paternal — adj m y f 1 Que es propio o característico de los sentimientos amorosos que tienen los padres por sus hijos, o de las actitudes de dedicación y de protección que manifiestan por ellos: cariño paternal, sonrisa paternal 2 Que es como un padre, que …
16paternal — That which belongs to the father or comes from him @ paternal line A line of descent or relationship between two persons which is traced through the father @ paternal power The authority lawfully exercised by parents over their children. This… …
17paternal — adjective Etymology: Middle English, from Late Latin paternalis, from Latin paternus paternal, from pater Date: 15th century 1. a. of or relating to a father b. like that of a father < paternal benevolence > 2. received or inherited from one s… …
18paternal — pa|ter|nal [pəˈtə:nl US ə:r ] adj [Date: 1400 1500; : Latin; Origin: paternus of a father , from pater father ] 1.) paternal feelings or behaviour are like those of a kind father towards his children ▪ Dan took a paternal interest in my work. 2.) …
19paternal — adjective 1 paternal feelings or behaviour are like those of a father for his children: Dan took a paternal interest in my work. 2 paternal grandmother/uncle etc your father s mother, brother etc compare maternal paternally adverb …
20paternal — pa•ter•nal [[t]pəˈtɜr nl[/t]] adj. 1) characteristic of or befitting a father; fatherly 2) of or pertaining to a father: paternal rights[/ex] 3) related on the father s side: one s paternal grandfather[/ex] 4) derived or inherited from a father • …
