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parentally

parentally

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In a way like a mother or father cares for their child
  • adverb
  • /pəˈrɛntəli/
translation icon : parentalmente
  • She spoke to her son parentally, offering guidance and support for his decisions.
  • parentally abducted child

Examples

  • As for your other question: You are a self-described parentally funded staycationer here on an urban adventure.

    Blog text (4)

  • So women don't need men parentally either.

  • He came up to her and put his hand parentally on her arm.

    Fiction book (1991)

  • It is morally wrong, it's parentally wrong.

    Steve Jobs (2015)

  • Researchers and school counselors should acknowledge parentally bereaved children's strengths as well as risk factors.

    Academic text (2008)

  • The children felt secure when their activities were planned parentally to ensure their safety.

  • In a parentally supportive environment, children thrive and develop a sense of confidence.

Surface Forms

parentally positive

Morphology

parentally = parental (transparent) = parent + al + ly

Formed by adding the adverbial suffix '-ly' to the adjective 'parental' (parent + -al); the meaning 'in a parental manner' is directly predictable.

Etymology

The word parentally comes from parent, which itself comes from an old Latin word parere meaning 'to give birth'. So parentally means 'in a way like a parent', describing something done by, for, or about parents.