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fraternal — relating to brothers or the relationship between brothers

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: relating to brothers or the relationship between brothers

Pronunciation (IPA): /frəˈtɜrnəl/

Example Sentences

  • The fraternal twins looked nothing alike, which always confused their friends.
  • His fraternal advice was always sincere, even when it hurt to hear.
  • The fraternal order of pizza lovers met every Friday night.

fraternal

ADJECTIVE

[/frəˈtɜrnəl/]

relating to brothers or the relationship between brothers

an older brother gently helps his younger brother tie his shoelaces while they sit together on a soft couch. The younger brother watches carefully as his older brother demonstrates the proper technique with patience. The older brother smiles encouragingly while the younger one concentrates on learning. After the demonstration, the younger brother attempts to tie his other shoe while his brother watches supportively. Their parents observe from nearby chairs with warm smiles on their faces. The scene shows other family photos on side tables displaying the brothers at different ages together. the caring relationship between brothers and their mutual support
💡 Concept

an older brother gently helps his younger brother tie his shoelaces while they sit together on a soft couch. The younger brother watches carefully as his older brother demonstrates the proper technique with patience. The older brother smiles encouragingly while the younger one concentrates on learning. After the demonstration, the younger brother attempts to tie his other shoe while his brother watches supportively. Their parents observe from nearby chairs with warm smiles on their faces. The scene shows other family photos on side tables displaying the brothers at different ages together. the caring relationship between brothers and their mutual support

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/frəˈtɜrnəl/
🇬🇧 UK/frəˈtɜːnəl/

🌳Etymology

Rootfrater
Suffix--al

Origin

From Latin 'frater' meaning brother, which also gave us words like 'fratricide' and 'fraternity'. The concept of brotherhood and brotherly bonds has carried through from ancient Rome to modern English.

Breakdown

frater- (brother) + -al (adjective suffix meaning 'relating to')

🎵Rhyme

maternalpaternaleternal
maternal
paternal
eternal

🔗Collocations

fraternal bond
fraternal organization
fraternal relationship
fraternal support
fraternal spirit

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

“The fraternal twins looked nothing alike, which always confused their friends.”

“His fraternal advice was always sincere, even when it hurt to hear.”

😄 Fun example

“The fraternal order of pizza lovers met every Friday night.”

“Despite being competitors, they maintained a fraternal relationship.”

📚Related Words

Synonyms

brotherlyfriendlyamicablecordial

Antonyms

hostileunfriendlyantagonistic

Related

fraternitybrotherhoodpaternalmaternalsorority

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