English Explanatory Dictionary

matrilateral

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Related through one's maternal side.

Pronunciation

/ˌmætɹɪˈlætəɹəl/ [ˌmæt͡ʃʰɹɪˈlæɾəɹəl] LL-Q1860 (eng)-Zazollo-matrilateral.wav

Word forms

matrilateral

Etymology

From matri- + lateral.

Antonyms

patrilateral

Related words

matrilineal

Derived words

matrilateral lineage matrilaterally
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