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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 modern animals, larger eggs contain more yolk, which provides enough nutrients for embryos to develop without needing parental care after hatching.

From Science Daily • Apr. 14, 2026

But he said "parental support is very mixed" and managing use during break times created "flashpoints for conflict" between pupils and staff.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

More parents are also opening up brokerage accounts for their children to invest, including new teen accounts that allow kids ages 13 to 17 to trade without parental approval, MarketWatch recently reported.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 4, 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

My parental unit who is at this moment violating my personal space and reading my text over my shoulder wants me to finish homework so I GTG.

From "Auggie & Me" by R. J. Palacio