Definition of paternal

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  • paternal is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 10
  • paternal is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 10
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Definition of paternal

  • relating to or characteristic of or befitting a parent (adjective)

    Synonyms

    1. maternal
    2. parental
  • related on the father's side (adjective)

    Examples

    1. a paternal aunt

    Synonyms

    1. agnate
    2. agnatic
  • characteristic of a father (adjective)
  • belonging to or inherited from one's father ()

    Examples

    1. spent his childhood on the paternal farm
    2. paternal traits

See definition of paternal in Merriam Webster