adjective

parental

parental

She sought parental advice.

She sought parental advice.

Parental consent is required for the trip.

Parental consent is required for the trip.

((adjective)) + ((noun)) relating to a parent Parental guidance is advised.

Synonyms: maternal, paternal, familial; Antonyms: filial

From Latin 'parentalis' (of a parent), from 'parens' (parent). The suffix '-al' means 'relating to'.

Think of 'parent' + '-al' (of or like). 'Parental' describes things related to a parent.

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