Definition

In a way that involves only one parent or source.

Example

The child was raised uniparentally after the divorce.

Conversation

Have you noticed how some plants grow uniparentally?

Yeah, it’s fascinating how they can thrive with just one parent plant.

I read that it helps them adapt to certain environments better.

That makes sense; it's interesting how nature finds ways to survive.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Uniparentally → It is formed from "uni-" (meaning one) and "parent" (from Latin "parens", meaning parent) and the suffix "-ally" (meaning in a manner). The word describes something that occurs in a manner involving one parent.

Memory Tip

Think of 'uni-' meaning one and 'parent' referring to a parent, so 'uniparentally' means in a way that involves one parent.

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