parental — relating to or characteristic of parents or parenthood
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: relating to or characteristic of parents or parenthood
Pronunciation (IPA): /pəˈrentəl/
Example Sentences
- My mom activated parental control on my phone, now I can't even watch cat videos after 9 PM!
- Parental leave policies vary significantly between different countries.
- The teenager rolled their eyes at every parental suggestion, as if wisdom was contagious.
parental
ADJECTIVE[/pəˈrentəl/]
relating to or characteristic of parents or parenthood
Parents caring for their child
Parental worries about dental costs affect mental health
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'parental', derived from 'parens' (parent, father or mother). The word entered English through French influence, forming the adjective meaning 'of or relating to parents' or 'characteristic of a parent'.
Breakdown
parent (from Latin parens, meaning father or mother) + -al (adjective suffix meaning 'of or relating to'), forming 'of or relating to parents'.
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📝Examples
“My mom activated parental control on my phone, now I can't even watch cat videos after 9 PM!”
“Parental leave policies vary significantly between different countries.”
“The teenager rolled their eyes at every parental suggestion, as if wisdom was contagious.”
“Students under 18 need parental consent to participate in the school trip.”
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