B2
familial vs filial
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| familialadjective/fəˈmɪl.i.əl/ | Meaning of or relating to a family | Goes with — | Example The doctor asked whether there was a familial history of heart disease. |
| filialadjective/ˈfɪl.i.əl/ | Meaning relating to the duty and respect that a son or daughter owes to their parents | Goes with filial duty | Example In many Asian cultures, filial duty means caring for parents in their old age. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
She left her job out of love to look after her sick mother.