paternal vs agnate
agnate vs paternalpaternal is not a noun while agnate is a noun.
paternal and agnate both are adjectives.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| paternal | No | Yes | No | No |
| agnate | Yes | Yes | No | No |
As adjectives,
paternal and agnate
are synonyms defined as:
- paternal and agnate: related on the father's side
Other synonyms of paternal include
agnatic.
| paternal (noun) | agnate (noun) |
|---|---|
| one related on the father's side |
| paternal (adjective) | agnate (adjective) |
|---|---|
| characteristic of a father | related on the father's side |
| relating to or characteristic of or befitting a parent | |
| belonging to or inherited from one's father | |
| related on the father's side |
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