paternal

/pətˈɜːnə‍l/

/pəˈtɝnəɫ/

paternal

paternel

having qualities or behaviors typically associated with a father, particularly in a caring, supportive, or protective manner

Antonymes : maternal

paternel

referring to qualities, characteristics, or actions associated with a male parent in general

Synonymes : maternal

Antonymes : filial

paternel

relating to or inherited from one's father or the father's side of the family

Exemples

1. - Yeah, maybe the aliens have paternal issues.

2. You have paternal instincts.

3. Sunfish males, surprisingly, are quite paternal in their taking care of their eventual offspring.

4. Your paternal grandfather has two generations of paternity uncertainty.