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parental

[puh-ren-tl] / pəˈrɛn tl /
ADJECTIVE
having the quality or nature of a parent
Synonyms
STRONGEST
fatherly maternal paternal
WEAK
affectionate benevolent benign caring comforting devoted fond forbearing gentle indulgent kind loving matriarchal motherly patriarchal protective sheltering supportive tender warm watchful

Example Sentences

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In addition to comprehensive parental controls, the platform ensures no ads, in-app purchases or extra fees.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

Tech companies have been responding to mental health concerns, rolling out new parental controls so parents can keep track of their children’s screen time and moderating harmful content.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 28, 2026

Phone-free school policies, which Haidt is also strongly advocating for, digital literacy programs, comprehensive and rigorous national privacy laws and active parental involvement all hold promise.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

They also are unlike kid-friendly apps such as Greenlight, which require parental approval of trades.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 26, 2026

So the last dinner was just the three of them, she and the parental unit who had raised her.

From "Son" by Lois Lowry