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parental quality

parental quality

1 4.8
A good trait in someone who cares for a child
  • noun
  • /ˈpɛrəntəl ˈkwɒləti/
translation icon : calidad parental
  • We measured quality of life issues for both children and their parents on the premise that parental quality of life should be an aspect of cost-effectiveness in otitis media treatment.

Examples

  • Our findings emphasize that parental quality-of-life issues need to be included in validated instruments designed for evaluating the cost-effectiveness of treatment for otitis media.

    Academic text (2005)

  • The study focused on a family's parental quality to ensure they could provide a nurturing environment for their children.

  • Experts suggest that assessing parental quality includes looking at emotional support and stability.

  • Many organizations are dedicated to training new parents on parental quality to enhance child-rearing practices.

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Surface Forms

parental quality singular
parental qualities plural

Morphology

parental + quality

The meaning 'a characteristic regarded as suitable or expected in a parent' is directly and predictably derived from combining 'parental' (pertaining to parents) with 'quality' (a characteristic). This adjective+noun composition is a transparent, cross-linguistically common pattern, so a B1 learner who knows both words should understand the MWE.

Etymology

Parental quality paints a simple picture: parental means about parents and quality means a trait, so imagine a list of helpful traits like patience, care and trust that a parent shows. So, parental quality means a trait people see as 'expected' in a parent.