Word of the Day: Filial.
ADJECTIVE
1. Of or due from a son or daughter.
2. (Biology) Denoting the generation or generations after the parental generation.
Example Sentences.
1. "Anna's filial duties included driving her parents to the doctor's office every week."
2. "Anthony couldn't help but feel a kind of filial obligation to help his neighbor Mr. Jenkins."
3. "The organization has an almost filial relationship with its parent company."
Word Origin.
Latin, late 14th century
This term developed in Middle English from Old French, but its origins can be found in the Latin words "filius" ("son") and "filia" ("daughter"). Filial duties vary widely across different countries and cultures. The ancient Chinese philosopher Confucius emphasized the importance of filial piety: treating parents, elders, and ancestors with utmost respect.
ADJECTIVE
1. Of or due from a son or daughter.
2. (Biology) Denoting the generation or generations after the parental generation.
Example Sentences.
1. "Anna's filial duties included driving her parents to the doctor's office every week."
2. "Anthony couldn't help but feel a kind of filial obligation to help his neighbor Mr. Jenkins."
3. "The organization has an almost filial relationship with its parent company."
Word Origin.
Latin, late 14th century
This term developed in Middle English from Old French, but its origins can be found in the Latin words "filius" ("son") and "filia" ("daughter"). Filial duties vary widely across different countries and cultures. The ancient Chinese philosopher Confucius emphasized the importance of filial piety: treating parents, elders, and ancestors with utmost respect.
Word of the Day: Filial.
ADJECTIVE
1. Of or due from a son or daughter.
2. (Biology) Denoting the generation or generations after the parental generation.
Example Sentences.
1. "Anna's filial duties included driving her parents to the doctor's office every week."
2. "Anthony couldn't help but feel a kind of filial obligation to help his neighbor Mr. Jenkins."
3. "The organization has an almost filial relationship with its parent company."
Word Origin.
Latin, late 14th century
This term developed in Middle English from Old French, but its origins can be found in the Latin words "filius" ("son") and "filia" ("daughter"). Filial duties vary widely across different countries and cultures. The ancient Chinese philosopher Confucius emphasized the importance of filial piety: treating parents, elders, and ancestors with utmost respect.
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