Question

paternal Relating to a father Paternal may appear with maternal, meaning “relating to a mother.”

Accepted Answer

[pə'tɜːn(ə)l] My mother’s parents have both died, but my paternal grandparents are still alive. y

Front	paternal
Trancription	[pə'tɜːn(ə)l]
Back	Relating to a father
Example	My mother’s parents have both died, but my paternal grandparents are still alive.
Usage tips	Paternal may appear with maternal, meaning “relating to a mother.”
Example_	y

Paternal Pə'Tɜːn(ə)L Relating Father Mother’s Parents Died Grandparents