English adjective: fraternal | |||
1. | fraternal of or relating to a fraternity or society of usually men | ||
Samples | A fraternal order. | ||
2. | fraternal (of twins) derived from two separate fertilized ova | ||
Samples | Fraternal twins are biovular. | ||
Synonyms | biovular | ||
Antonyms | monovular, identical | ||
3. | fraternal like or characteristic of or befitting a brother | ||
Samples | Brotherly feelings. Close fraternal ties. | ||
Synonyms | brotherlike, brotherly | ||
Antonyms | sisterlike, sisterly, sororal | ||