fatherdom
State of siring
Fatherdom is the state or condition of being a father, or fathers considered collectively.
The word parallels motherhood but sees far less use.
He entered fatherdom at twenty-three.
The responsibilities of fatherdom weighed on him.
Advice for decisions
- upbringingChildhood care and training
- mentorshipGuidance from experienced person
- supportTo uphold or sustain
- affectionWarm emotional attachment
bonding · parenting · role model · wisdom · teaching · encouragement · protection · coaching
Hereditary code molecule
- genesUnits of heredity
- conceptionFormation of an idea
- sireMale animal parent
- progenitorAncestor or originator
begetter · genitor · filiation · Y-chromosome · genetics · procreation · fertility · sperm
Trained self-control or specialty
- commandAuthoritative instruction given
- ruleGoverning principle or standard
- controlAuthority to direct
- powerEnergy transfer rate
dominance · governance · provider · breadwinner · decision-maker · family structure · paterfamilias · hierarchy
Property received from ancestors
- heirloomInherited family treasure
- birthrightEntitlement from origin
- traditionCustom passed through generations
- successionFollowing in order
bequest · endowment · estate · passing down · values · lessons · family name · patrimony
guidance
Advice for decisions
- upbringingChildhood care and training
- mentorshipGuidance from experienced person
- supportTo uphold or sustain
affection · bonding · parenting · role model · wisdom · teaching · encouragement · protection · coaching · presence
DNA
Hereditary code molecule
- genesUnits of heredity
- conceptionFormation of an idea
- sireMale animal parent
progenitor · begetter · genitor · filiation · Y-chromosome · genetics · procreation · fertility · sperm · offspring
discipline
Trained self-control or specialty
power · dominance · governance · provider · breadwinner · decision-maker · family structure · paterfamilias · hierarchy · obedience
inheritance
Property received from ancestors
- heirloomInherited family treasure
- birthrightEntitlement from origin
- traditionCustom passed through generations
succession · bequest · endowment · estate · passing down · values · lessons · family name · patrimony · generational
genealogy
Study of family descent
descent · forebears · progenitors · ancestors · dynasty · pedigree · clan · kindred · roots · origin
fatherdommotherhood
State of being a female parent
motherdom · mothering · maternity · maternal role · maternalism
father, fathers, fathered, fathering, fatherly, fatherhood, forefather, forefathers, grandfather