What is the meaning of paternal?

adjective

  • Belonging to or inherited from one's father.
    • usage: "spent his childhood on the paternal farm"; "paternal traits"
  • Characteristic of a father.
  • Relating to or characteristic of or befitting a parent.
    • usage: "parental guidance"
  • Related on the father's side.
    • usage: "a paternal aunt"
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