Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word Relating to or characteristic of a mother or father, often involving the care and upbringing of children.
Parental
/pəˈrentl/Synonyms:
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Examples:
'They are all under the same parental and affectionate treatment.
Her parental intuition always guided her decisions.
The parental guide provides tips for new moms and dads.
Etymology:
The word parental originates from the late Middle English, derived from the late Latin parentalis, from parent-, from Latin parens.
Usage Statistics:
13 mentions per 1 million words 
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