What does parentless mean?
Parentless means Having no (living) parent..
Parentless
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
Having no (living) parent..
Definitions by Sense
- Having no (living) parent.
- (computing) Having no parent in a data structure.
Example Sentences
Firstly, then, who were these parentless children who seem to have been present in a sizeable proportion of households...
No, if you wanted to free yourself of feelings you didn't want to be an Engineer. Growing up parentless on Ditch Street, though; that would really do the trick.
The top-level window is parentless and forms the root of the hierarchy.
Two consequences of parentless elements complicate the rules.
Synonyms for parentless
Antonyms for parentless
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for parentless?
Common synonyms include orphan, orphaned, motherless, fatherless.
What is the opposite of parentless?
Possible antonyms include parented.
How do you use parentless in a sentence?
Firstly, then, who were these parentless children who seem to have been present in a sizeable proportion of households...
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