Parentals

Pronunciation: /ˈpɛrəntəlz/

Definitions of parentals

noun a plural noun referring to the qualities, characteristics, or behaviors associated with being a parent

Example Sentences

A1 I am going to visit my parentals this weekend.

A2 My parentals always make sure I have everything I need for school.

B1 My parentals have been married for over 30 years.

B2 I have a close relationship with my parentals and can talk to them about anything.

C1 My parentals have instilled strong values in me that I carry with me throughout my life.

C2 I am grateful for the love and support my parentals have given me over the years.

Examples of parentals in a Sentence

formal The parentals of the child were actively involved in their education.

informal I'm staying at my parentals' house for the weekend.

slang My parentals are so strict, I can't even go out past 10 PM.

figurative The parentals of the organization made the final decision on the budget allocation.

Grammatical Forms of parentals

• past tense: parentaled
• plural: parentals
• comparative: more parental
• superlative: most parental
• present tense: parental
• future tense: will parental
• perfect tense: have parentaled
• continuous tense: is parenting
• singular: parental
• positive degree: parental
• infinitive: to parental
• gerund: parentaling
• participle: parentaling

Origin and Evolution of parentals

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'parentals' is derived from the Latin word 'parentalis', which is related to 'parent' meaning a father or mother.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to things related to parents or ancestors, the term 'parentals' has evolved to also encompass the concept of familial relationships and responsibilities.