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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clear, logical, and convincing.

skillful, ingenious, or complex; intricate.

the action of predicting future events or outcomes.

disagreeing or incongruous; conflicting.

excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters.

to make an unpleasant feeling less intense; to calm or pacify.