Parental (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Designating the generation of organisms from which hybrid offspring are produced.
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Antonyms
Related Words
Meaning 2
Relating to or characteristic of or befitting a parent; "parental guidance".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The movie was rated PG due to some scenes requiring parental discretion.
- She was a pillar of strength and parental influence in her family.
- The school's parental involvement program encouraged parents to participate in their children's education.
- The parental lock on the TV ensured that only suitable content was accessible to the children.
- The parental bond between the mother and her newborn was immediately apparent.