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parental

/pəˈɹɛn.təl/adjective3 syllables

Parental means: relating to or characteristic of or befitting a parent.

Synonyms for parental2

adjective, as in relating to or characteristic of or befitting a parent

maternal, paternal

Opposites of parental

filial

What does parental mean?2

adjective

1

relating to or characteristic of or befitting a parent“parental guidance”

2

designating the generation of organisms from which hybrid offspring are produced

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with parental?26

three syllables

judgmental

five syllables

6 syllables

intercontinentalintergovernmental
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Parental in a sentence

  • The hero, as a child, suffered from parental neglect.unknown
  • She had chosen to succumb to parental pressure.Tamy
  • Sweden has generous parental leave and child care policies.Hybrid
  • Since last year I am a member of parental community.maaster
  • How long can I take off work for parental leave?CK
  • He leaves the parental roof soon.unknown

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