What is the meaning of maternal?

adjective

  • Characteristic of a mother. "warm maternal affection for her guest- Dorothy Sayers
  • Relating to or derived from one's mother.
    • usage: "maternal genes"
  • Relating to or characteristic of or befitting a parent.
    • usage: "parental guidance"
  • Related on the mother's side.
    • usage: "my maternal grandmother"
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