fraternal
0 antonyms and opposites of fraternal, grouped by meaning.
Adj — Relating to brothers, or having a warm, brotherly closeness.
How to use fraternal
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Latin fraternus, "of a brother," from frater, "brother."
Full origin of fraternal →Frequently asked questions
What does “fraternal” mean?
The word “fraternal” means relating to brothers, or having a warm, brotherly closeness. In plain terms, brotherly, or (for twins) genetically distinct rather than identical.
How do you pronounce “fraternal”?
“Fraternal” is pronounced fruh-TNUHL (/fɹəˈtɝnəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “fraternal” in a sentence?
Here is “fraternal” used in a sentence: “The two colleagues developed a fraternal bond over the years.”
What is another word for “fraternal”?
Words with a similar meaning to “fraternal” include brotherly.
What part of speech is “fraternal”?
“Fraternal” is an adjective.
Where does the word “fraternal” come from?
The word “fraternal” comes from Latin. From Latin fraternus, "of a brother," from frater, "brother.".
Is “fraternal” a common word?
“Fraternal” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “fraternal” have?
“Fraternal” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: relating to brothers, or having a warm, brotherly closeness.