In the context of WordPress and web development, a 'Parent Theme' is a fully functional WordPress theme that provides the core structure, style, and functionality to be extended by a child theme without altering the original code. This allows developers to customize and enhance website design and performance while maintaining the ability to update the parent theme for security and feature improvements without losing custom modifications. Utilizing a parent theme effectively can improve site performance, SEO optimization, and streamline marketing efforts by ensuring a consistent and updatable framework.
