sibling (redirected from Halfsister)

sibling /sib·ling/ (sib´ling) any of two or more offspring of the same parents; a brother or sister.

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sib·ling (sblng)

n.

One of two or more individuals having one or both parents in common; a brother or sister.

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sibling

[sib′ling]

Etymology: AS, sibb, kin

1  n, also called

Usage notes: (informal)

sib. One of two or more children who have both parents in common; a brother or sister. The number, age differences, sex, and birth order of siblings can greatly affect the childhood environment and relationships within a family, which also may include step-siblings and half-siblings. Sibling rivalry and jealousy are common in firstborn children, especially when there is a 2- to 4-year difference in age. In general, sibling relationships help teach the child important social patterns and moral values, such as competitiveness, loyalty, and sharing.

2  adj, pertaining to a brother or sister.

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sibling [sib´ling]

any of two or more offspring of the same parents; a brother or sister.

half sibling an individual who shares just one parent with the person of reference.

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sibling,

n one of two or more children who have both parents in common.

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sibling

any of two or more offspring of the same parents; a brother or sister.

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half sibling

animals with only one parent in common, i.e. the same sire or dam.

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sibling

A brother, sister or littermate