parental

Meanings

• adjective

  Relating to parents or parental figures.

  - "Parental guidance is recommended for this movie."
  - "The parental role is crucial in a child's development."

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Antonyms

filial , filial

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with parental
mental , intellectual , fatal , vital

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Variants

List of all variants of parental that leads to same result
parent , parental , parentally , parentless , parents , parental discretion

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Etymology

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Derived from the Latin word 'parentalis', meaning 'of a parent'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'parental' is often used in legal and educational contexts to refer to the rights and responsibilities of parents.

2. In psychology, 'parental bonding' refers to the emotional connection between a parent and their child.

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Related Concepts

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1. paternal: Relating to a father or a father's role.

2. maternal: Relating to a mother or a mother's role.

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Culture

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In literature, 'parental' is often used to describe the protective or nurturing role of parents. In art, depictions of parents and their children are common themes. In music, songs about parental love and guidance are popular.

How to Memorize "parental"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the image of a parent caring for their child.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'parental' with the words 'nurturing' and 'protective'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Parents Are Nurturing And Teach' to remember the meaning of 'parental'.

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