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PARENTAL Synonyms

There are 8 synonyms of the word parental. (exact relations)
There is 0 hypernym of the word parental. (close relations)

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Definition of PARENTAL

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parentage parenthood parentless parentages

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	maternal					adjectiveadj
	adjective • characteristic of a mother • relating to or derived from one's mother • relating to or characteristic of or befitting a parent adjective satellite • related on the mother's side
	paternal					adjectiveadj
	adjective • belonging to or inherited from one's father • characteristic of a father • relating to or characteristic of or befitting a parent adjective satellite • related on the father's side
	caring					adjectiveadj
	noun • a loving feeling adjective satellite • feeling and exhibiting concern and empathy for others
	familial					adjectiveadj
	adjective • relating to or having the characteristics of a family adjective satellite • occurring among members of a family usually by heredity
	filial					adjectiveadj
	adjective • designating the generation or the sequence of generations following the parental generation • relating to or characteristic of or befitting an offspring
	protective					adjectiveadj
	adjective • intended or adapted to afford protection of some kind adjective satellite • showing care • (usually followed by `of') solicitously caring or mindful
	responsible					adjectiveadj
	adjective • worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable adjective satellite • being the agent or cause • having an acceptable credit rating
	nurturing					adjectiveadj
	noun • the properties acquired as a consequence of the way you were treated as a child • helping someone grow up to be an accepted member of the community verb • help develop, help grow • look after a child until it is an adult • provide with nourishment

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