paternal Meaning and Definition
1. a. relating to or characteristic of or befitting a parent
2. a. characteristic of a father
3. a. belonging to or inherited from one's father
4. s. related on the father's side
Antonyms maternal
1. a. relating to or characteristic of or befitting a parent
2. a. characteristic of a father
3. a. belonging to or inherited from one's father
4. s. related on the father's side
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