familial
UK: fəˈmɪliəl | US: fəˈmɪliəl
adj. relating to or characteristic of a family
adj. occurring or inherited within a family
familial = famil<family> + ial<adjective suffix>
- famil (from Latin familia, meaning "household, family")
- ial (suffix forming adjectives, indicating "relating to")
Etymology Origin:
The word familial originates from the Latin familia (household/family), combined with the adjectival suffix -ial (of or relating to). It entered English in the mid-19th century, specifically to describe traits, conditions, or relationships pertaining to families. The suffix -ial is derived from Latin -ialis, commonly used in scientific and formal contexts to form descriptive adjectives. The term retains its core association with family structures, often used in genetics, sociology, and medicine to denote hereditary or shared family characteristics.
The study focused on familial patterns of heart disease.
She has a strong familial bond with her siblings.
Certain cancers have a familial predisposition.
Their traditions reflect deep familial values.
The lawyer specializes in familial disputes.