maternal vs. fraternal
[muh-tur-nl]
/ məˈtɜr nl /
adjective
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of, pertaining to, having the qualities of, or befitting a mother.
maternal instincts.
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related through a mother.
his maternal aunt.
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derived from a mother.
maternal genes.
[fruh-tur-nl]
/ frəˈtɜr nl /
adjective
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of or befitting a brother or brothers; brotherly.
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of or being a society of men associated in brotherly union, as for mutual aid or benefit.
a fraternal order; a fraternal association.
