Stepparent
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Stepparent is a noun meaning One's parent's spouse who is not one's biological parent.
Meaning
One's parent's spouse who is not one's biological parent.
Example Sentences
The age at which a stepparent entered a child’s life, and whether they lived together and for how long, influences the quality of the relationship, studies show. […] As parents age, “there’s a lot of negotiation and uncertainties,” Dr. Silverstein said. “Who has the right to make decisions for stepparents becomes murky.”
Word Forms
- stepparents
- step-parent
Antonyms for stepparent
Common opposites include stepchild.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include stepchild, adoptions, step-parent, stepfather-in-law, stepsibling, stepbrother.
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