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Definition of Parental
1. Adjective. Designating the generation of organisms from which hybrid offspring are produced.
Antonyms: Filial
Partainyms: Parent
Derivative terms: Parent
2. Adjective. Relating to or characteristic of or befitting a parent. "Parental guidance"
Definition of Parental
1. a. Of or pertaining to a parent or to parents; as, parental authority; parental obligations.
Definition of Parental
1. Adjective. of or relating to a parent ¹
2. Adjective. (genetics) of the generation of organisms that produce a hybrid ¹
3. Noun. A person fulfilling a parental role. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Parental
1. pertaining to a parent [adj]
Medical Definition of Parental
1. 1. Of or pertaining to a parent or to parents; as, parental authority; parental obligations. 2. Becoming to, or characteristic of, parents; tender; affectionate; devoted; as, parental care. "The careful course and parental provision of nature." (Sir T. Browne) Origin: L. Parentalis. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)