Fathering: meaning, definitions and examples

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fathering

 

[ หˆfษ‘หรฐษ™rษชล‹ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

family

The action of being a father to someone, especially in a caring and supportive way.

Synonyms

nurturing, parenting, raising

Examples of usage

  • He is actively fathering his children, taking them to school and helping with their homework.
  • The fathering role involves providing emotional support and guidance to the children.
Context #2 | Noun

biology

The process of fertilizing an egg or creating offspring.

Synonyms

fertilization, procreation, reproduction

Examples of usage

  • The fathering of a child requires the contribution of genetic material from the male parent.
  • In many species, fathering is essential for the continuation of the species.

Translations

Translations of the word "fathering" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น paternidade

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคฟเคคเฅƒเคคเฅเคต

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Vaterschaft

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kebapakan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะฐั‚ัŒะบั–ะฒัั‚ะฒะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ojcostwo

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ˆถ่ฆชใงใ‚ใ‚‹ใ“ใจ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท paternitรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ paternidad

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท babalฤฑk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ถ€์„ฑ์• 

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุฃุจูˆุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ otcovstvรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ otcovstvo

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ˆถไบฒ่ง’่‰ฒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ oฤetovstvo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ faรฐerni

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ำ™ะบะตะปั–ะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ›แƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ atalฤฑq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ paternidad

Word origin

The term 'fathering' originated from the Old English word 'fรฆderian', which meant 'to make a father of'. Over time, it evolved to encompass the role and responsibilities of a father in a family. The concept of fathering has been an integral part of human societies, with fathers playing important roles in the upbringing and development of their children.

See also: fatherhood, fatherland, fatherly, forefathers.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,382 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.