filial
Filial (adj) means relating to, or fitting for, a son or daughter's relationship with a parent. Example: “He felt a strong filial duty to care for his aging mother.”
How to use filial
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes the love, respect, or duty a child is expected to show a parent.
Word forms
more filial comparative, most filial superlative
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Etymology
From Latin filialis, built on filius ("son") and filia ("daughter"), plus the adjective ending -alis.
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What does “filial” mean?
The word “filial” means relating to, or fitting for, a son or daughter's relationship with a parent. In plain terms, describes the love, respect, or duty a child is expected to show a parent.
How do you pronounce “filial”?
“Filial” is pronounced FIHL-ee-uhl (/ˈfɪl.i.əl/ in IPA).
How do you use “filial” in a sentence?
Here is “filial” used in a sentence: “He felt a strong filial duty to care for his aging mother.”
What part of speech is “filial”?
“Filial” is an adjective.
Where does the word “filial” come from?
The word “filial” comes from Latin. From Latin filialis, built on filius ("son") and filia ("daughter"), plus the adjective ending -alis.
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