parental

pa-ren-tal · adjective

imported

Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    Relating to a parent or parents.

  2. 2.

    Characteristic of or appropriate to a parent.

Phrases & expressions

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    parental control — Features allowing parents to restrict children's access to content.
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    parental leave — Time off work to care for a new child.
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    parental guidance — Advice warning that content may be unsuitable for children.

Related words

Antonyms: filial
See also: maternal, parent, paternal
Synonyms: family, maternal, paternal

Etymology

From Late Latin parentalis, from Latin parens ("parent"), present participle of parere ("to bring forth, give birth").