parental

/pəˈɹɛn.təl/

UK: /pəˈɹɛn.təl/

PƏɹƐN · təl (2 syllables)

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Definition

Of or relating to a parent.

Etymology

From Middle French parental, from Latin parentālis, from parens (“parent”).

Example Sentences

  • "This, following Bateson, we may call the parental generation or P generation. Subsequent generations are called filial generations (abbreviated F) and their numerical order is indicated by a subscript, [...]"
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