familial
The word familial has to do with all things relating to family. A familial gathering is one in which family has come together. A familial bond is a strong connection between family members.
It's easy to spot the Latin root familia meaning "family" in the word familial. This is a word that describes events, relationships, or all other things having to do with family. When you talk about a familial bond, you are talking about the kind of intimate connection that only family members can share. If you are interested in genealogy, you have an interest in familial history.
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relating to or having the characteristics of a family“children of the same familial background”“familial aggregation”
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occurring among members of a family usually by heredity“familial traits”
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synonyms:
genetic, hereditary, inherited, transmissible, transmitted
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heritable, inheritable
capable of being inherited
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heritable, inheritable
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