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."

Synonyms of familial

Words with a similar meaning to familial:

• family
• kinship
• hereditary
• consanguineous

Antonyms of familial

Words with the opposite meaning to familial:

• individual
• unrelated

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