Meaning of parental in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Qualitative Adjective
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Qualitative Adjective

    parental

    Definitions

    1. designating the generation of organisms from which hybrid offspring are produced

    Antonyms

  2. 2. relating to or characteristic of or befitting a parent

    Examples

    • « parental guidance »

    Antonyms

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  • « You do need parental guidance and I was in a great position with both my mum and dad. They split when I was a baby but even though I stayed with my mom they were both very much involved in my upbringing. »
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  • « I think I started learning lessons about being a good person long before I ever knew what basketball was. And that starts in the home, it starts with the parental influence. »
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  • « When fast food is not a treat but a dietary staple, the children surf the internet all day in dark corners of the room and are bombarded with latest gadgets. Things replace parental standards. »
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