parenting Meaning & Definition
/ˈpɛəɹəntɪŋ/
What Does Parenting Mean?
Parenting is used as a noun meaning The process of raising and educating a child from birth until adulthood. As a verb, it means present participle and gerund of parent. As a verb, it means To act as parent, to raise or rear.
Parenting at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈpɛəɹəntɪŋ// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | raise and rear |
| Plural | parentings |
Parenting Definition (Noun)
- The process of raising and educating a child from birth until adulthood.
authoritarian parenting style
Parenting as a Verb
- present participle and gerund of parent
Verb
- To act as parent, to raise or rear.
Synonyms of Parenting
Parenting synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Parenting
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Parenting in a Sentence
authoritarian parenting style
neglectful parenting style
Word Forms & Grammar
parenting (countable and uncountable, plural parentings)
parenting
Words That Rhyme With Parenting
How Do You Say Parenting?
You say parenting as //ˈpɛəɹəntɪŋ//. It has 1 syllable.
Quick Answers About Parenting
Is parenting a noun or a verb?
Parenting is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for parenting?
You can replace parenting with words such as raise and rear. See the full list of parenting synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of parenting?
The plural of parenting is parentings.