Stepsibling

A2 8+

Pronunciation: /ˈstɛpˌsɪblɪŋ/

Definitions of stepsibling

noun a sibling who is the child of one's stepparent

Example Sentences

A1 My stepsibling is my parent's child from a previous relationship.

A2 I have a stepsibling who is older than me.

B1 Getting along with a stepsibling can sometimes be challenging.

B2 My stepsibling and I have a great relationship despite not being biologically related.

C1 Having a stepsibling has taught me the importance of communication and compromise.

C2 Growing up with a stepsibling has enriched my understanding of family dynamics.

adjective related to or being a stepsibling

Example Sentences

A1 My stepsibling is my parent's child from a previous relationship.

A2 I have a stepsibling who is older than me.

B1 Getting along with my stepsibling can be challenging at times.

B2 My stepsibling and I have a close bond despite not being biologically related.

C1 Growing up with a stepsibling has taught me valuable lessons about family dynamics.

C2 I consider my stepsibling to be just like a biological sibling to me.

Examples of stepsibling in a Sentence

formal The stepsibling is my parent's child from a previous marriage.

informal My stepsibling and I get along really well.

slang My stepbro is always borrowing my stuff without asking.

figurative Having a stepsibling is like gaining a built-in best friend.

Grammatical Forms of stepsibling

past tense

stepsiblinged

plural

stepsiblings

comparative

more stepsibling

superlative

most stepsibling

present tense

stepsibling

future tense

will stepsibling

perfect tense

have stepsiblinged

continuous tense

is stepsiblinging

singular

stepsibling

positive degree

stepsibling

infinitive

to stepsibling

gerund

stepsiblinging

participle

stepsiblinged

Origin and Evolution of stepsibling

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The word 'stepsibling' is a combination of 'step' which refers to a family connection through a parent's remarriage, and 'sibling' which means brother or sister.
Evolution of the word: The term 'stepsibling' has been used since the early 17th century to describe the relationship between individuals who share a parent due to remarriage. Over time, the word has become widely accepted and commonly used to refer to this specific family relationship.