Avuncular

uh-VUNG-kyuh-lur (/əˈvʌŋkjʊlər/)

resembling or relating to an uncle, typically in a kind, protective, or advisory way.

“This is all made possible by an onboard 3D printer, and the avuncular support of the team back on Earth.”

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to speak or act in an evasive way; to lie or mislead.

by chance; perhaps.

to revoke or cancel an order or command.

feeling unable to be comforted; inconsolable.

obsessively focused on a single subject or idea.

intensely enthusiastic or passionate.