Question

What does the word part patri- mean? adulthood childhood maternal paternal

Answer 1

A combining form meaning "father," occurring originally in loanwords from Greek and Latin (patriarch; patrician), and used in the formation of new compounds.

Answer 2

Question: What does the word part patri- mean?

Options:

• Adulthood
• Childhood
• Maternal
• Paternal

Answer: The correct answer is: Paternal.

Explanation: The word ''Patri'' is the combination of the Latin word -pater- and the Greek word -patḗr- meaning father. The word paternal is associated with the word father.