Stepmother-In-Law

Pronunciation: /ˈstɛpˌmʌðər-ɪn-lɔː/

Definitions of stepmother-in-law

noun The wife of one's parent by a later marriage

Example Sentences

A1 My stepmother-in-law is very kind.

A2 I often have dinner with my stepmother-in-law.

B1 My stepmother-in-law and I get along well.

B2 I have known my stepmother-in-law for many years.

C1 My relationship with my stepmother-in-law has evolved over time.

C2 I have a deep respect for my stepmother-in-law and all that she has done for our family.

Examples of stepmother-in-law in a Sentence

formal My stepmother-in-law is a very kind and generous woman.

informal I get along really well with my stepmother-in-law.

slang My stepmother-in-law is cool, she always has my back.

figurative Dealing with my stepmother-in-law is like navigating a maze of emotions.

Grammatical Forms of stepmother-in-law

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

Origin and Evolution of stepmother-in-law

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'stepmother-in-law' likely originated from the need to distinguish between a biological mother-in-law and a stepmother who is married to one's parent. It combines the concepts of stepmother and mother-in-law.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term has become more commonly used to refer to the mother of one's spouse, regardless of whether she is a biological mother-in-law or a stepmother. The evolution of family structures and relationships has influenced the usage and understanding of the term.