Scott Meadow has had a multifaceted career.His activities were recognized in December of 2011 when he received The Richard J. Daley Medal. Since 1982 he has been a principal investor in the Venture Capital and Private Equity Industry. Since 1999 he has taught full-time at The University of Chicago Booth School of Business.
â¢ PATERNAL (adjective). The adjective PATERNAL has 4 senses: 1. belonging to or inherited from one's father. 2. characteristic of a father. 3. relating to or characteristic of or befitting a parent. 4. related on the father's side. Familiarity information: PATERNAL used as an adjective is uncommon.
What is the difference between maternal and paternal? Quick Answer. The word maternal refers to a mother and the word paternal refers to a father. Specifically, maternal describes a characteristic that pertains to being a mother and paternal describes a characteristic that pertains to being a father. Continue Reading. Credit: Robert Daly Caiaimage Getty Images.