stepson

/'stepsʌn/

Thân thiện

The man helps his stepson tie his shoes.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • The son of one's spouse from a previous marriage or relationship: A stepson is a male child that a person acquires through marriage to the child's parent. The person is not the child's biological or adoptive parent.

Usage

• The term "stepson" is used to describe a familial relationship created by marriage. It is a neutral, factual term.
• It is typically used in contexts discussing family structure, relationships, or legal matters.
• Example:

Examples

Advanced Usage

• "Step-" prefix: The prefix "step-" in family terms (e.g., stepmother, stepfather, stepdaughter, stepsister, stepbrother) indicates a relationship resulting from the marriage of one parent to a person who is not the other biological parent. It does not imply a legal adoption.

Variants and Related Words

• Stepson-in-law: This is not a standard term. The husband of one's stepdaughter would typically be referred to as one's "stepdaughter's husband."
• Stepchild: A general term for a child of one's spouse from a previous relationship (can be male or female).
• Stepparent: A general term for the spouse of one's parent who is not one's biological or adoptive parent.

Synonyms

• There is no direct single-word synonym. The relationship is described as "son of one's spouse from a previous marriage."

Antonyms

• Biological son: A son related by blood.
• Adoptive son: A son through legal adoption.

Notes on Meaning

• The term "stepson" describes a social and familial relationship, not a genetic one.
• The strength and nature of the emotional bond between a person and their stepson can vary widely, just like in any relationship. The term itself does not define the quality of the relationship.

Học thuật

Noun

1. the son your spouse by a former marriage