Stepfather-In-Law

Pronunciation: /stɛpfɑːðər-ɪn-lɔː/

Definitions of stepfather-in-law

noun The father of one's spouse

Example Sentences

A1 My stepfather-in-law is married to my mother.

A2 I get along well with my stepfather-in-law.

B1 My stepfather-in-law has been a positive influence in my life.

B2 I have known my stepfather-in-law for over a decade.

C1 My stepfather-in-law and I share a close bond.

C2 My stepfather-in-law is a respected member of our family.

Examples of stepfather-in-law in a Sentence

formal My stepfather-in-law is a respected member of our family.

informal I get along pretty well with my stepfather-in-law.

slang My stepfather-in-law is a cool dude.

figurative He may not be my biological father, but my stepfather-in-law has always been like a second dad to me.

Grammatical Forms of stepfather-in-law

• past tense: became
• plural: stepfathers-in-law
• comparative: more stepfather-in-law
• superlative: most stepfather-in-law
• present tense: is
• future tense: will be
• perfect tense: has been
• continuous tense: is being
• singular: stepfather-in-law
• positive degree: stepfather-in-law
• infinitive: to be a stepfather-in-law
• gerund: being a stepfather-in-law
• participle: being a stepfather-in-law

Origin and Evolution of stepfather-in-law

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'stepfather-in-law' is a combination of the words 'stepfather' and 'in-law', indicating a familial relationship through marriage.

Evolution of the word: The term likely emerged as family structures and relationships became more complex, leading to the need for specific terminology to describe these connections. Over time, the word has become widely accepted and used to refer to the husband of one's step-parent.