| 释义 |
fil·ial
\ˈfilēəl also -lyəl\ adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Late Latin filialis, from Latin filius son + -alis -al — more at feminine
1. : of or relating to a son or daughter; especially : becoming to a child in relation to his parents
< filial obedience >
2. : bearing or assuming the relation of a child or offspring
• fil·ial·ly \-ēəlē, -yəlē, -li\ adverb
• fil·ial·ness \-əlnə̇s\ noun -es |