Definition of parental Parental

/pɚɛˈntʌl/ - [perentul] - pa•ren•tal

We found 8 definitions of parental from 4 different sources.

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What does parental mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Adjective

parental - designating the generation of organisms from which hybrid offspring are produced
  filial relating to or characteristic of or befitting an offspring; "filial respect"
  genetic science, genetics the branch of biology that studies heredity and variation in organisms
parental - relating to or characteristic of or befitting a parent; "parental guidance"
  maternal, paternal
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • parental (Noun)
    A person fulfilling a parental role.
  • parental (Adjective)
    Of or relating to a parent.
  • parental (Adjective)
    Of the generation of organisms that produce a hybrid.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • parental (a.)
    Of or pertaining to a parent or to parents; as, parental authority; parental obligations.
  • parental (a.)
    Becoming to, or characteristic of, parents; tender; affectionate; devoted; as, parental care.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

  • parental
    Of, or related to a parent.

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