3syllables
maternal
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maternal is a polysyllabic word with 3 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, maternal is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofmaternal
1noun
- A mother.
- A person related through the mother, or her side of the family; a maternal relative.
1adjective
- Of or pertaining to a mother; having the characteristics of a mother; motherly.
Example: "His weakness seemed to bring out her maternal instincts."
- Related through the mother, or her side of the family.
Example: "Toby is my maternal uncle."
- Derived from the mother as opposed to the foetus during pregnancy.
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