Parental

Origin

From Latin parentalis, from parens ("parent")

Full definition of parental

Adjective

1. of or relating to a parent
2. (genetics) of the generation of organisms that produce a hybrid

Related terms

• parental control
• parental duty
• parental home
• parental leave

Noun

1. A person fulfilling a parental role.Nowadays there are all kinds of potential parentals besides parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles, step-parents, in-laws, older siblings and cousins, and those in civil unions.

Anagrams

• paternal, prenatal