Definitions

1. adjective

of or relating to a father, especially in a biological or metaphorical sense

“The parenetic bond between a parent and child is often unbreakable.”

2. noun

a quality or aspect of being a father, especially in a biological or metaphorical sense

“The parenetic influence of his father had a profound impact on his life.”

3. noun

a discourse or teaching that has the qualities of a fatherly guide or mentor

“The writer’s parenetic essay offered words of wisdom to his readers.”