Definition of Paternal

Adjective: paternal pu'tur-n(u)l

Belonging to or inherited from one's father
"spent his childhood on the paternal farm"; "paternal traits"
Characteristic of a father
Relating to or characteristic of or befitting a parent
"paternal guidance";
- parental, maternal
Related on the father's side
"a paternal aunt";
- agnate, agnatic