filial

The definition of filial is something due to a parent from a child.

(adjective)

An example of filial is the respect a daughter has for her mother.

See filial in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

of, suitable to, or due from a son or daughter: filial devotion
Genetics designating or of any generation following the parental: the first filial generation is designated F, the second (produced from the first) F, etc.

Origin: ME < LL(Ec) filialis, of a son or daughter < L filius, son, filia, daughter < base of femina, fetus: see female

See filial in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Of, relating to, or befitting a son or daughter: filial respect.
Having or assuming the relationship of child or offspring to parent.
Genetics Of or relating to a generation or the sequence of generations following the parental generation.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English

Origin: , from Old French

Origin: , from Late Latin fīliālis

Origin: , from Latin fīlius, son; see dhē(i)- in Indo-European roots

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