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Definition of Filial

1. Adjective. Designating the generation or the sequence of generations following the parental generation.

2. Adjective. Relating to or characteristic of or befitting an offspring. "Filial respect"

Definition of Filial

1. a. Of or pertaining to a son or daughter; becoming to a child in relation to his parents; as, filial obedience.

Definition of Filial

1. Adjective. (not comparable) Pertaining to or befitting a son or daughter. ¹

2. Adjective. (comparable) Respectful of the duties and attitudes of a son or daughter toward their parents. ¹

3. Adjective. (genetics) Of a generation or generations descending from a specific previous one. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Filial

1. pertaining to a son or daughter [adj] : FILIALLY [adv]

Medical Definition of Filial

1. 1. Of or pertaining to a son or daughter; becoming to a child in relation to his parents; as, filial obedience. 2. Bearing the relation of a child. "And thus the filial Godhead answering spoke." (Milton) Origin: L. Filialis, fr. Filius son, filia daughter; akin to e. Female, feminine. Cf. Fitz. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Filial

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Literary usage of Filial

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Far East (1906)
"Translated from the Chinese by H. SACHSE. olden times up till now filial piety ranks the highest ... Ordinary filial piety shows itself in care for parents. ..."

2. An Introduction to the Principles of Morals and Legislation by Jeremy Bentham (1879)
"Peculation in prejudice of filial wardship. 13. Abuse of parental powers. ... Offence« L. Next with regard to the offences to which the filial con- S "on- ..."

3. The Sacred Books of China: The Texts of Confucianism by James Legge (1899)
"1 If those three things be not put away, though a son every day contribute beef, mutton, and pork l to nourish his parents, he is not filial.' CHAPTER XI. ..."

4. Elements of Mental Philosophy by Thomas Cogswell Upham (1847)
"Interesting instances of the results of the filial affection are to be ... There are more frequent instances of a failure of filial than of parental love. ..."

5. The Elements of Moral Science by Francis Wayland (1856)
"And, even without the light of revelation, I think that the observation of every one must convince him, that the curse of God rests heavily upon filial ..."

6. Introduction to the English Reader: Or, A Selection of Pieces in Prose and by Lindley Murray, Israel Alger (1823)
"filial tenderness triumphed over every other consideration. ... filial Sensibility. 1. A STRONG instance of affectionate and dutiful attachment to parents, ..."

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