word
Familial
Fuh-MIH-lyuhl
/fʌˈmɪljʌl/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
familial
Dictionary meaning
Occurring among members of a family usually by heredity.
Examples
- Children of the same familial background.
Synonyms: transmissible
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