dual-parent
|du-al-par-ent|
B2
🇺🇸
/ˈduːəl ˈpɛrənt/
🇬🇧
/ˈdjuːəl ˈpærənt/
two parents
Etymology
Etymology Information
'dual-parent' originates from the combination of 'dual,' meaning 'two,' and 'parent,' referring to a mother or father.
Historical Evolution
'Dual' comes from Latin 'dualis,' meaning 'two,' and 'parent' from Latin 'parentem,' meaning 'father or mother.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the presence of two parents, and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
referring to a family structure where a child is raised by two parents.
The dual-parent household provided a stable environment for the children.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42