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parental

[ puh-ren-tl ]

adjective

  1. of or relating to a parent.
  2. proper to or characteristic of a parent:

    parental feelings.

  3. having the relation of a parent
  4. Genetics. pertaining to the sequence of generations preceding the filial generation, each generation being designated by a P followed by a subscript number indicating its place in the sequence.


noun

  1. Informal. one's parent: Also called pa·ren·tal u·nit [p, uh, -, ren, -tl , yoo, -nit].

    I'm headed for a vacation with the parentals.

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Other Word Forms

  • 貹·t· adverb
  • t·貹·t adjective
  • ԴDzp·t adjective
  • non貹·t· adverb
  • Dzp·t adjective
  • ܲp·t adjective
  • un貹·t· adverb
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Word History and Origins

Origin of parental1

First recorded in 1615–25; from Latin 貹Գ “of, belonging to parents,” equivalent to parent- “parent” + - adjective suffix; parent, -al 1
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Example Sentences

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But Sade reminds Mina that small differences in parental belief and imagination can make a world of difference.

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" we did was remove children with their mothers who requested the children depart with them. There's a parental decision."

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Taking time off for parental leave is not only difficult to attain but a hindrance to a sushi chef’s career.

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The judge said the child lacked "basic parental attachment" but did not make a finding on the cause.

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It has a list of parental controls available and step-by-step guides, external on how to use them.

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parentage貹ˈԳٲ