familial

[fuh-mil-yuhl, -mil-ee-uhl]

adjective

1. of, relating to, or characteristic of a family.

   familial ties.

2. appearing in individuals by heredity.

   a familial disease.

familial

/ fəˈmɪlɪəl /

adjective

1. of or relating to the family

2. occurring in the members of a family

   a familial disease

Other Word Forms

• interfamilial adjective
• nonfamilial adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of familial¹

From French, dating back to 1895–1900; family, -al ¹

Example Sentences

She turned to her familial roots in fashion and combined them with her artistic practices.

From Los Angeles Times

The Owls owner, therefore, has little true business pedigree as an individual, and vast familial financial resources behind him.

From BBC

But, all these years later, I was reminded that Ozzy, despite his well-crafted Prince of Darkness persona, was the sun that brought brightness and warmth to the familial chaos that orbited around him.

From Los Angeles Times

By shifting a single parameter, the program could return more information than just a target’s address, said an engineer familiar with the plan, including employer and familial relationships.

From Salon

Sometimes I wonder if the naysayers are taking the time to consider the whole picture and the patient, deliberate way “The Bear” shows the difficulties in breaking free from addiction and familial dysfunction.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• genetic