Fathering: meaning, definitions and examples
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fathering
[ ˈfɑːðərɪŋ ]
family
The action of being a father to someone, especially in a caring and supportive way.
Synonyms
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.
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:
🇵🇹 paternidade
🇮🇳 पितृत्व
🇩🇪 Vaterschaft
🇮🇩 kebapakan
🇺🇦 батьківство
🇵🇱 ojcostwo
🇯🇵 父親であること
🇫🇷 paternité
🇪🇸 paternidad
🇹🇷 babalık
🇰🇷 부성애
🇸🇦 الأبوة
🇨🇿 otcovství
🇸🇰 otcovstvo
🇨🇳 父亲角色
🇸🇮 očetovstvo
🇮🇸 faðerni
🇰🇿 әкелік
🇬🇪 მამობა
🇦🇿 atalıq
🇲🇽 paternidad
Word origin
The term 'fathering' originated from the Old English word 'fæderian', 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.