adj · 6 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot
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Pronunciation
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/kʌsˈtoʊ.di.əl/
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CMU ARPABET:K AH0 S T OW1 D IY0 AH0 L
Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.
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adj
Meaning 1
Providing protection, care, supervision or guarding.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: comparable, not-comparable
Examples
custodial account, custodial care
My custodial efforts have kept my daughter safe her whole life.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
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adj
Meaning 2
Of, pertaining to or providing custody, especially of a child.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract