Definition

Relating to or involving the act of killing one's own parent.

Example

The story explored the parricidal tendencies of the character, revealing deep psychological issues.

Conversation

Did you hear about that new movie where the character is parricidal?

Yeah, I read the plot summary, and it sounds really intense.

It's interesting how they portray such a dark theme, though.

Definitely! It makes you think about the reasons behind such parricidal actions.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Parricidal → It is formed from "parricida" (from Latin, meaning one who kills a parent) and the suffix "-al" (meaning relating to). The word "parricidal" refers to something relating to the act of killing one's parent.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who is a 'killer of a parent' ('parricida') — the '-al' just means relating to. This helps you remember that 'parricidal' refers to actions related to killing a parent.

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