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- pronunciation:
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- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Parts
part of speech: |
adjective |
definition 1: |
of, concerning, or befitting a daughter or son.
He knew he should have felt more filial gratitude, but his anger toward his father prevented it. |
definition 2: |
denoting the relation of a child or children to a parent.
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derivations: |
filially (adv.), filialness (n.) |
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