SAT IELTS paternity Definition The state or fact of being a father; fatherhood. Example "The DNA test confirmed his paternity of the child." Sign in to save SAT Quiz → IELTS Quiz → ← patent path → Study tips featuring "paternity" Let the Argument Reveal Unfamiliar Word Meanings Study the Exact Words Examiners Use Map the Author's Attitude Before Reading Questions Related words SAT antonym SAT abase SAT abdicate SAT abdomen SAT abduction SAT abet SAT abeyance SAT abject SAT abjure SAT ablution SAT abnegate SAT abnormal