English dictionary

fraternal

/fr/@/'t/[@]/rn/-/l/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

adjective

of or relating to a fraternity or society of usually men

adj.pert

Examples
A fraternal order.

Source: WordNet 3.0
(of twins) derived from two separate fertilized ova

adj.all

Examples
Fraternal twins are biovular.

Synonyms biovular

Antonyms identical monovular

Source: WordNet 3.0
like or characteristic of or befitting a brother

adj.all

Examples
Close fraternal ties.

Synonyms brotherlike brotherly

Antonyms sisterlike sisterly sororal

Source: WordNet 3.0
Of, pertaining to, or involving, brethren; becoming to brothers; brotherly; as, <i>fraternal</i> affection; a <i>fraternal</i> embrace.

adjective

Source: webster1913