Familial
/fəˈmɪliəl/
Definitions
Relating to or characteristic of a family.
/fəˈmɪliəl/
Relating to or occurring in a family.
There's a familial pattern of early onset Alzheimer's disease in her family.
💡 Simply: Think of it like this: If something's 'familial,' it means it has something to do with your family. Like, if your grandma has a specific disease, and your family has a history of it, that's a familial health issue.
👶 For kids: When something is 'familial,' it means it has to do with your family, like if you get a disease from your mom or dad.
More Examples
The study examined familial relationships and their impact on child development.
His understanding of the situation was colored by his familial obligations.
How It's Used
"The doctor inquired about any familial history of heart disease."
"Familial roles and responsibilities often shape an individual's identity."
Idioms & expressions
Familial bonds
The emotional and social connections within a family.
"The strong familial bonds helped them through difficult times."
Familial responsibility
The duties and obligations one has to their family members.
"He felt a strong familial responsibility to care for his aging parents."
From Latin *familia* (family) + -al (suffix denoting relationship or belonging). Refers to characteristics or occurrences within a family.
The word familial has been used since the early 17th century, arising as a derivative of the Latin word 'familia'. It gained prominence with the rise of scientific interest in heredity and social structures.
Memory tip
Think of 'family' - familial things relate to the family.
Word Origin
"family"