Added 9 October 2026
parental
/pəˈɹɛn.təl/ adjective
In Latin: parentālis Wiktionary
adjective Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about parental at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
- Designating the generation of organisms from which hybrid offspring are produced.
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Relating to or characteristic of or befitting a parent.
parental guidance
Origin
From Middle French parental, from Latin parentālis, from parens (“parent”).
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