Paternal - Relating to the father; fatherly
(Pronounced puh-tur-nuhl)
To remember the definition of the word paternal, use the following mnemonic:
Pat eternally (paternal) - that must be my father - He's always doing it to me!
Examples of paternal in a sentence
Abigail’s paternal grandfather was born in Johnstown, Pennsylvania.
The teacher beamed with a paternal pride upon viewing his graduating class.
Jessica received her paternal inheritance when her father died.
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