If fraternal means brotherly, paternal means fatherly, maternal means motherly, what's the word for sisterly?

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If fraternal means brotherly, paternal means fatherly, maternal means motherly, what's the word for sisterly?

2006-06-26 00:41:16 · 2 answers · asked by HawaiianBrian 5 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family

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Sororital? It would be based on "sorority," anyway. Just as "fraternal" is based on "fraternity." (The spell checker doesn't like it, but the spell checker has a pretty limited vocabulary, anyway.)

2006-06-26 00:47:46 · answer #1 · answered by auntb93again 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋

very close. The correct way is sororal.
soÂ·roÂ·ral ( P ) Pronunciation Key (s-rÃ´rl, -rr-)
adj.
Of, relating to, or resembling a sister; sisterly.

2006-06-26 10:25:48 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋