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      maternal

      adjective

      Stress: second syllable

      Syllables: ma-ter-nal (3)

      English Definition

      Relating to a mother, especially during pregnancy or shortly after childbirth.

      Example Sentence

      Her maternal instinct is very strong.

      US IPA /məˈtɜːrnl/
      UK IPA /məˈtɜːnl/

      Synonyms

      motherly protective affectionate maternalistic

      Antonyms

      paternal paternalistic
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