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parental

adj.
C1 Advanced Oxford US //pɝˈɛntəɫ// UK //pəɹˈɛntəl// parental

adj. relating to a parent or the act of being a parent. You use this to describe things like advice, control, or love that comes from a mother or father.

adj. relating to or characteristic of a parent. Often used in formal or legal contexts to describe responsibilities, rights, or biological origins.


SIMPLE

The school requires parental consent for the field trip.

CONTEXTUAL

Effective parental guidance helps children navigate the challenges of social media and online safety.

COMPLEX

The study examines how parental expectations influence a student's academic performance and long-term career choices across different socio-economic backgrounds.

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Origin

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

Usage

Typically functions as an attributive adjective, appearing before the noun it modifies.

Pitfall

the parents adviceparental adviceLearners often use a possessive noun where the adjective 'parental' is more natural in formal or academic writing.

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