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parental

[puh-ren-tl] / pəˈrɛn tl /
ADJECTIVE
having the quality or nature of a parent
Synonyms
STRONGEST
fatherly maternal paternal
WEAK
affectionate benevolent benign caring comforting devoted fond forbearing gentle indulgent kind loving matriarchal motherly patriarchal protective sheltering supportive tender warm watchful

Example Sentences

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Bills like the 2025 App Store Accountability Act, introduced to the House last year, would require age verification to download certain “age restricted” apps and parental consent for users under 18.

From Salon • Apr. 16, 2026

In modern animals, larger eggs contain more yolk, which provides enough nutrients for embryos to develop without needing parental care after hatching.

From Science Daily • Apr. 14, 2026

Parents told the BBC some children have been incorrectly identified as adults during the age‑check process, which they say can reduce parental controls.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

In addition to comprehensive parental controls, the platform ensures no ads, in-app purchases or extra fees.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

The belief in parental power is manifest in the first official act a parent commits: giving the baby a name.

From "Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything" by Steven D. Levitt