What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
parricidal
Example
The man was charged with parricidal murder after killing his father. [parricidal: adjective]
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She was found guilty of parricidal intent and sentenced to life in prison. [parricidal: noun]
patricidal
Example
The son was arrested for patricidal murder after confessing to killing his father. [patricidal: adjective]
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The court found her guilty of patricidal intent and sentenced her to death. [patricidal: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Parricidal is more commonly used than patricidal in modern English, especially in legal and criminal contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between parricidal and patricidal?
Parricidal is considered more formal than patricidal, making it more appropriate for use in formal writing or legal contexts.
