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filially

filially

1 8.4
In a way that shows how parents pass traits to children
  • adverb
  • /ˈfɪliˌæli/
  • Specialized
: filialmente
  • Certain traits are transmitted filially from parents to their children in many species.

Examples

  • The study focused on how genetic information is inherited filially in plants.

  • The scientist explained how the disease was passed filially through several generations.

  • She filially cared for her aging parents.

  • He acted filially towards his mother after her surgery.

  • The scientist explained how the disease was passed filially through several generations.

  • Certain traits are transmitted filially from parents to their children in many species.

  • The study focused on how genetic information is inherited filially in various organisms.

Synonyms

ancestrally
vsfilially
1 6.0

In a way that relates to ancestors

is about immediate parent and offspring ties rather than distant lineage
genealogically
vsfilially
1 8.0

In a way that shows family history or roots

is narrower and focuses on direct parent and offspring relationships

Surface Forms

filially positive

Morphology

filially = filial (transparent) = filial + ly

Standard adverbial formation from the adjective 'filial' using the productive suffix '-ly', so the meaning is directly derived.

Etymology

The word filially comes from the Latin words filius and filia, which mean 'son' and 'daughter', and it is used in science when traits are passed from parents to children. So, if something is described filially, it means it is passed 'from parent to offspring'.