👩 Maternal: SAT Vocabulary for Sunday
MATERNAL most nearly means: A) fraternal; B) avuncular; C) filial; D) motherly. Answer inside. 👉️
You know what day next Sunday is, right? It’s the most MATERNAL day of the year!
📚️ Definition of Maternal
Maternal (adjective): Of, relating to, or characteristic of a mother; showing the care, protectiveness, or affection typically associated with motherhood. Example: maternal instincts.
🗣️ Pronunciation of Maternal
IPA: /məˈtɜːr.nəl/ (See IPA key)
Respelling: muh-TUR-nuhl
📰 Examples of Maternal
Here are some examples of the word maternal:
Jen’s maternal instincts activated the moment she heard the toddler crying from across the playground.
The word maternal shares its Latin root mater with words like “matrix,” “matriarch,” and even “matter,” all words that related to giving form or life.
Ms. Rasha’s maternal warmth endeared her to her young students.
Quiz answer: D, motherly.