Maternal
/məˈtɜrnəl/
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Definition
(adj) Of or pertaining to a mother; having the characteristics of a mother; motherly.
Sentence Examples
The child's good health says a great deal for maternal care.
Maternal love is the greatest thing.
CEFR Practice Quiz
Her ____ instincts kicked in the moment she saw the lost child crying in the middle of the mall.