adjective
- relating to or involving a family
- passed down through families; hereditary
Usage: medical; genetic
Examples
- The familial bond between the siblings was very strong.
- They gathered for their annual familial reunion.
- The doctor explained that the condition was familial and could be inherited.
- Familial responsibilities kept her close to home.
- The familial tradition had been passed down for generations.
- Research showed a familial pattern in the disease occurrence.