Parental — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun adjective /ˈper-ənt/ (noun) /di-ˈskre-shən/ (noun) par·ent

Meaning & Definition of Parental

Parental (noun)

  1. one that begets or brings forth offspring
  2. a person who brings up and cares for another
  3. an animal or plant that is regarded in relation to its offspring
  4. parents choosing whether or not they want their children to do something
  5. the quality of having or showing discernment or good judgment, the quality of being discreet; especially, cautious reserve (as in revealing information)
  6. the use of careful judgment in making responsible decisions
  7. individual choice or judgment

Parental (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in giving, nurturing

    similar: caring, giving, nurturing, protective, supportive, maternal, motherly, fatherly, paternal

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Parental

The most common words with a similar meaning to Parental:

caring, giving, nurturing, protective, supportive, maternal, motherly, fatherly, paternal

Word Forms of Parental

Derived words: parent (adjective), parental (adjective), parentally (adverb), parentless (adjective)

Origin & Etymology of Parental

Middle English, borrowed from Anglo-French & Latin; Anglo-French, borrowed from Latin parent-, parens "father or mother, progenitor, ancestor," probably from an aorist participle of parere "to give birth to, bring into being, produce" parturient:1

First known use: 15th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Parental

Words & Phrases Containing Parental

parental discretion

Frequently Asked Questions about Parental

What does "Parental" mean?

"Parental" means one that begets or brings forth offspring. As an a noun and an adjective, it is defined as: one that begets or brings forth offspring.

What is another word for "Parental"?

Other words for "Parental" include caring, giving, nurturing, protective, supportive, maternal, motherly and fatherly. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Parental" you intend.

Is "Parental" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Parental" can be used as a noun and an adjective, depending on the context.

Is "Parental" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a C1-level word, "Parental" is typical of Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE), IELTS band 7.0–8.0, TOEFL iBT 95–113, PTE Academic 76–84, TOEIC Listening & Reading 945+. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.

How do you pronounce "Parental"?

"Parental" is pronounced /ˈper-ənt/ as a noun and /di-ˈskre-shən/ as a noun and divided into syllables as par·ent.

What is the origin of the word "Parental"?

"Parental" comes from Middle English, borrowed from Anglo-French & Latin; Anglo-French, borrowed from Latin parent-, parens "father or mother, progenitor, ancestor," probably from an aorist participle of parere "to give birth to, bring into being, produce" parturient:1. First known use: 15th century.

What is another word for "Parental" meaning "as in giving, nurturing"?

When "Parental" (adjective) means as in giving, nurturing, synonyms include caring, giving, nurturing, protective, supportive and maternal.

What CEFR level is "Parental"?

"Parental" is a C1-level word in SophDict's CEFR vocabulary lists, which group English words from A1 (beginner) to C2 (proficient).