half blood
Definition
Noun: 1. A person who shares one biological parent with another person; a half-sibling. This term refers specifically to the familial relationship where two individuals are connected through one common parent but have different other parents.
Usage
The term "half blood" is a somewhat dated or formal term for "half-sibling." It is used to describe a family relationship. * He discovered he had a half blood from his father's first marriage. * The will included provisions for both his children and his half blood.
Advanced Usage
- The term can sometimes be found in legal or historical contexts, such as in old documents discussing inheritance rights.
- In modern, everyday English, the terms half-brother or half-sister are significantly more common and preferred.
Variants and Related Words
- Half-brother (n): A male half sibling.
- Half-sister (n): A female half sibling.
- Half sibling (n): The modern, neutral term for a half blood.
Synonyms
- Half sibling
- Half-brother/Half-sister
Notes
- The term "half blood" is neutral in terms of gender; the specific gender is indicated by context or by using "half-brother"/"half-sister."
- It is distinct from terms like "step-sibling," which indicates a relationship formed through marriage, not biology.
Noun
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one of siblings who have only one parent in common
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