Definition of Maternal
Maternal
Ma·ter·nal
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
Relating to or characteristic of a mother.
e.g. The maternal instinct kicked in when she saw the baby.
(adjective)
relating to a mother during pregnancy or after childbirth;
e.g. There are many good books to read about maternal care.
(adjective)
related through a mother;
e.g. My maternal grandparents live in Italy whereas my paternal grandparents live in USA.
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