Parricidal: meaning, definitions and examples

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parricidal

 

[ ˌpɛrɪˈsaɪdəl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

relating to murder

Parricidal refers to the act of killing one's own parents or another close relative. It is a specific type of homicide that involves familial relationships, often associated with extreme psychological distress or a breakdown in the family structure.

Synonyms

filicidal, homicidal

Examples of usage

  • The parricidal tendencies in the character were explored in the novel.
  • He was charged with parricidal acts after the tragic incident.
  • The play depicted the parricidal theme in a profound way.

Translations

Translations of the word "parricidal" in other languages:

🇵🇹 parricida

🇮🇳 पितृहत्या

🇩🇪 parricidal

🇮🇩 parricidal

🇺🇦 паріцидальний

🇵🇱 parricidalny

🇯🇵 親殺しの

🇫🇷 parricide

🇪🇸 parricida

🇹🇷 parricidal

🇰🇷 부모 살해의

🇸🇦 القتل الأبوي

🇨🇿 parricidální

🇸🇰 parricidálny

🇨🇳 杀父杀母的

🇸🇮 parricidalen

🇮🇸 foreldrasláttri

🇰🇿 ата-анаға қарсы

🇬🇪 მამას მკვლელობა

🇦🇿 ata-anasına qarşı

🇲🇽 parricida

Etymology

The term 'parricidal' is derived from the Latin word 'parricida,' which comes from 'par' (meaning 'father') and 'cida' (meaning 'killer'). The prefix 'par-' specifically refers to relatives, particularly parents. The concept of parricide has existed in various cultures and mythologies, often linked to themes of betrayal and madness. In ancient Rome, parricide was considered a heinous crime, and the perpetrator faced severe consequences. Over time, the word has evolved but retained its dark connotations related to the act of killing family members. In modern psychology, parricidal actions are often explored in terms of mental health, familial relationships, and societal pressures, making it a complex topic within criminal studies and literature.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,205, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.