parental

• Relativo a pai ou mãe, especialmente no que diz respeito aos cuidados, à autoridade ou à responsabilidade sobre os filhos.

Relating to a parent, especially in terms of care, authority, or responsibility.

1. Relating to a parentB1formal

   Of or relating to a mother or father; characteristic of a parent.

   Parental

   • Parental guidance is recommended for this movie.
   • She took a leave of absence for parental reasons.
   • The school requires parental consent for field trips.

   Sinônimosfatherlymaternalmotherlypaternal

2. Generational originC1formalscientific

   Designating the generation of organisms from which hybrid offspring are produced.

   Parental

   • The parental generation in the experiment was carefully selected.
   • Hybrid plants often show traits from both parental species.
   • The genetic material from the parental organisms was analyzed.