maternal

• صفة تدل على ما يتعلق بالأم أو يشبه الأم في حنانها ورعايتها، ويُستعمل أيضًا للدلالة على صلة القرابة من جهة الأم أو على ما يخص فترة الحمل والولادة وما بعدها.

Relating to a mother, especially during pregnancy or shortly after childbirth.

1. Motherly or nurturingB2formal

   Having qualities typical of a mother, such as care, affection, and protectiveness.

   أمومي

   • She showed a maternal instinct when caring for the injured bird.
   • His maternal warmth made everyone feel comfortable.
   • The nurse had a gentle, maternal manner with the children.

   المرادفاتaffectionatecaringmaternalisticmotherlikemotherlyprotective

   الأضدادfatherlypaternal

2. Related through motherB2formal

   Relating to or derived from one's mother, especially in terms of family lineage.

   من جهة الأم

   • Her maternal grandmother lives in Spain.
   • He inherited the property from his maternal side of the family.
   • The maternal line of descent can be traced back several centuries.

   المرادفاتenaticmatrilineal

   الأضدادpaternal

3. Parental or protectiveB2formal

   Relating to or characteristic of a parent, especially in a caring or protective role.

   أمومي

   • The teacher had a maternal attitude towards her students.
   • His maternal instincts kicked in when he saw the lost puppy.
   • She provided maternal care to the orphaned children.

   المرادفاتcaringmaternalisticmotherlyparentalprotective

   الأضدادfatherlypaternal