maternal - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'maternal' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Maternal

[ a.]

- Of or pertaining to a mother; becoming to a mother; motherly; as, maternal love; maternal tenderness.

1 . maternal

[ a]

Meaning (1):
- relating to or derived from one's mother

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Meaning (2):
- relating to or characteristic of or befitting a parent

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Meaning (3):
- characteristic of a mother

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4 . maternal

[ s]

Meaning (4):
- related on the mother's side

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Maternal deprivation
Maternal deprivation is the lack of care and love and affectionate handling provided by a mother or mothering figure. Especially important during the first three years of life

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