CEFR B2

familial

adjective

Meaning

Relating to or occurring in a family or its members.

Examples

There is a strong familial resemblance between the two sisters, especially around the eyes.
The doctor asked about her familial medical history to check for inherited conditions.

Synonyms: family, kinship, hereditary, consanguineous

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familial (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /fəˈmɪliəl/

Definition

Relating to or occurring in a family or its members.

Examples

There is a strong familial resemblance between the two sisters, especially around the eyes.
The doctor asked about her familial medical history to check for inherited conditions.
Despite living far apart, they maintained strong familial ties through regular video calls.

How to Use familial

familial disease (collocation): A disease that tends to run in families. — "Certain types of cancer are known to have a familial disease pattern."
familial trait (collocation): A characteristic or quality that is common within a family. — "A love for music was a strong familial trait in their household."

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