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10 Language-to-English Dictionariesmaterno
Pronunciation / Transliteration: ma-ter-no
"Il suo istinto materno era evidente."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Relating to a mother, especially during pregnancy or childbirth.
"The maternal instincts of the animal were evident as it cared for its young." - 2
Having qualities traditionally associated with mothers, such as nurturing and caring.
"Her maternal nature made her a beloved figure in the community."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Late Latin word 'maternalis', stemming from 'mater' meaning mother, which traces back to Proto-Indo-European *méh₂tēr. The term entered Middle English via Old French in the late 15th century, initially denoting lineage through the mother before broadening to describe nurturing qualities associated with motherhood.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Maternal" is said worldwide
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maternel
Transliteration: ma-ter-nel
"L'instinct maternel est très fort chez certaines espèces."
mütterlich
Transliteration: mü-tter-likh
"Ihr mütterliches Verhalten war offensichtlich."
materno
Transliteration: ma-ter-no
"Il suo istinto materno era evidente."
maternal
Transliteration: ma-ter-nal
"El instinto maternal es fuerte en muchas especies."
materno
Transliteration: ma-ter-no
"O instinto materno é muito forte."
मातृ
Transliteration: mātṛ
"मातृ प्रेम अनमोल होता है।"
母亲的
Transliteration: mǔqīn de
"母亲的本能在她身上表现得淋漓尽致。"
모성의
Transliteration: moseong-ui
"모성 본능은 강력하다."
母性的な
Transliteration: boseiteki na
"母性的な本能は強い。"
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