English dictionary

paternal

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

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

adjective

belonging to or inherited from one's father

adj.pert

Examples
Spent his childhood on the paternal farm.

Paternal traits.

Source: WordNet 3.0
characteristic of a father

adj.all

Antonyms maternal

Source: WordNet 3.0
relating to or characteristic of or befitting a parent

adj.all

Synonyms maternal parental

Antonyms filial

Source: WordNet 3.0
Of or pertaining to a father; fatherly; showing the disposition of a father; guiding or instructing as a father; as, <i>paternal</i> care.

adjective

Source: webster1913