The difference between Maternal and Sororal

When used as adjectives, maternal means of or pertaining to a mother, whereas sororal means of or pertaining to a sister.

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  1. Maternal as an adjective:

    Of or pertaining to a mother; having the characteristics of a mother, motherly.

    Examples:

    "His weakness seemed to bring out her maternal instincts."

  2. Maternal as an adjective (, attributive):

    Related through the mother, or her side of the family.

    Examples:

    "Toby is my maternal uncle."

  3. Maternal as an adjective (anatomy, medicine):

    Derived from the mother as opposed to the foetus during pregnancy.

  1. Sororal as an adjective:

    Of or pertaining to a sister.

  2. Sororal as an adjective:

    Related through someone's sister.

    Examples:

    "a [[sororal nephew]]"

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