Parental

Pronunciation: /pərˈɛntəl/

Parental (adjective)

  1. Connected to or coming from a mother or father.
  2. Involving advice or control from a mother or father.

Examples

  • Parental responsibilities include providing food and shelter.
  • Parental influence can shape a child's future.

Common collocations: parental duties, parental role, parental support, parental guidance suggested, under parental guidance

Synonyms of Parental

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Parental

  • Describing qualities opposite to parental.