C1 noun Formel

multipatership

/ˌmʌltiˈpeɪtərʃɪp/

Multipatership refers to the biological phenomenon where a single litter or brood of offspring is sired by more than one father. In sociology, it describes the state of a woman having children with multiple different partners, often referred to as multi-partnered fertility.

Exemples

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It is surprisingly common for a single litter of kittens to demonstrate multipatership.

It is surprisingly common for a single litter of kittens to demonstrate multipatership.

2

The researcher presented a paper on the sociological impacts of multipatership in modern family structures.

The researcher presented a paper on the sociological impacts of multipatership in modern family structures.

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Did you know some insects use multipatership to increase the genetic diversity of their offspring?

Did you know some insects use multipatership to increase the genetic diversity of their offspring?

Famille de mots

Nom
multipatership
Adjectif
multipaternal
Apparenté
paternity
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Astuce mémo

Break the word into three parts: 'multi' (many), 'pater' (father), and 'ship' (status/condition). It is the 'status of having many fathers' for a group of siblings.

Quiz rapide

The DNA results of the clutch revealed a high degree of ________, indicating the female had mated with at least four different males.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : multipatership

Exemples

1

It is surprisingly common for a single litter of kittens to demonstrate multipatership.

everyday

It is surprisingly common for a single litter of kittens to demonstrate multipatership.

2

The researcher presented a paper on the sociological impacts of multipatership in modern family structures.

formal

The researcher presented a paper on the sociological impacts of multipatership in modern family structures.

3

Did you know some insects use multipatership to increase the genetic diversity of their offspring?

informal

Did you know some insects use multipatership to increase the genetic diversity of their offspring?

4

Genetic markers were utilized to determine the frequency of multipatership within the localized sea turtle population.

academic

Genetic markers were utilized to determine the frequency of multipatership within the localized sea turtle population.

5

The demographic analysis accounts for multipatership when calculating household resource distribution.

business

The demographic analysis accounts for multipatership when calculating household resource distribution.

Famille de mots

Nom
multipatership
Adjectif
multipaternal
Apparenté
paternity

Collocations courantes

incidence of multipatership incidence of multipatership
genetic multipatership genetic multipatership
social multipatership social multipatership
detecting multipatership detecting multipatership
rates of multipatership rates of multipatership

Phrases Courantes

a case of multipatership

a case of multipatership

evidence of multipatership

evidence of multipatership

patterns of multipatership

patterns of multipatership

Souvent confondu avec

multipatership vs multiparity

Multiparity refers to a female having given birth to offspring multiple times, whereas multipatership refers to offspring having different fathers.

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Notes d'usage

The term is most frequently used in evolutionary biology and social sciences. In biology, it is a neutral descriptive term, while in sociology, it often appears in studies regarding family dynamics and economic stability.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often mistake 'multipatership' for 'multiparity'. Remember that 'pater' relates to the father, while 'parity' relates to the number of births.

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Astuce mémo

Break the word into three parts: 'multi' (many), 'pater' (father), and 'ship' (status/condition). It is the 'status of having many fathers' for a group of siblings.

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Origine du mot

Derived from the Latin 'multi-' (many) and 'pater' (father), combined with the English suffix '-ship' indicating a state or condition.

Modèles grammaticaux

Usually functions as an uncountable noun. Can be used with the definite or indefinite article in specific scientific contexts. Often followed by the preposition 'in' or 'among'.
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Contexte culturel

In modern sociological discourse, multipatership is studied in the context of changing family norms and the 'fragile families' framework.

Quiz rapide

The DNA results of the clutch revealed a high degree of ________, indicating the female had mated with at least four different males.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : multipatership

Mots lis

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

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