NOUN | state | parenthood, parentage | the state of being a parent |
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Sounds | peh'rahnthhuh.d | |
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Rhymes | adulthood ... wormwood: 60 rhymes with uhd... |
Meaning | The state of being a parent. | |
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Example | "to everyone's surprise, parenthood reformed the man" | |
Synonym | parentage | |
Broader | adulthood | The state (and responsibilities) of a person who has attained maturity |
Spanish | maternidad, paternidad | |
Catalan | maternitat, paternitat | |
Nouns | parent | a father or mother |
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