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PATERNITY

(noun)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Paternity.

Paternity - as a noun

The state of being a father

Example: "Tests were conducted to determine paternity"

The kinship relation between an offspring and the father

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fatherhood20

The act of initiating a new idea or theory or writing

Example: "The authorship of the theory is disputed"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
authorship18

Example Sentences

"The man denied paternity of the child and refused to acknowledge his responsibilities."
"The DNA test confirmed his paternity, proving that he was indeed the father."
"He filed a lawsuit to establish his paternity and seek custody of the child."
"The mother demanded a paternity test to determine the father of her baby."
"The man's paternity was questioned when the child's features resembled another man."
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Word Game Points

Is PATERNITY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, paternity is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PATERNITY has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is PATERNITY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, paternity is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PATERNITY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is PATERNITY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, paternity is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PATERNITY has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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