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View usage for: (fɪliəl) adjective [ADJECTIVE noun]You can use filial to describe the duties, feelings, or relationships which exist between a son or daughter and his or her parents. [formal] His father would accuse him of neglecting his filial duties. Right now I'm in need of a little filial affection. Synonyms: devoted, familial, dutiful, respectful More Synonyms of filial filial in British English (ˈfɪljəl) adjective1. of, resembling, or suitable to a son or daughter filial affection 2. genetics designating any of the generations following the parental generation; F1 indicates the first filial generation, F2 the second, etc Abbreviation: F Derived forms filially (ˈfilially) adverb filialness (ˈfilialness) noun Word origin C15: from Late Latin fīliālis, from Latin fīlius son filial in American English (ˈfɪliəl; ˈfɪljəl) adjective1. of, suitable to, or due from a son or daughter filial devotion 2. Genetics designating or of any generation following the parental: the first filial generationis designated F1, the second (produced from the first) F2, etc. Word origin ME < LL(Ec) filialis, of a son or daughter < L filius, son, filia, daughter < base of femina, fetus: see female Examples of 'filial' in a sentencefilial Definition of or suitable to a son or daughter The son neglected his filial duties. Additional synonymsDefinition doing what is expected The days of the dutiful spouse are over. Synonyms conscientious, devoted, obedient, respectful, compliant, submissive, docile, deferential, reverential, filial, punctilious, duteous (archaic) Definition full of or showing respect He was always so polite and respectful. Synonyms polite, civil, mannerly, humble, gracious, courteous, obedient, submissive, self-effacing, dutiful, courtly, deferential, reverential, solicitous, reverent, regardful, well-mannered- filament
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