multipatership
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.
Examples
3 of 5It 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.
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.
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?
Word Family
Memory Tip
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.
Quick Quiz
The DNA results of the clutch revealed a high degree of ________, indicating the female had mated with at least four different males.
Correct!
The correct answer is: multipatership
Examples
It is surprisingly common for a single litter of kittens to demonstrate multipatership.
everydayIt is surprisingly common for a single litter of kittens to demonstrate multipatership.
The researcher presented a paper on the sociological impacts of multipatership in modern family structures.
formalThe researcher presented a paper on the sociological impacts of multipatership in modern family structures.
Did you know some insects use multipatership to increase the genetic diversity of their offspring?
informalDid you know some insects use multipatership to increase the genetic diversity of their offspring?
Genetic markers were utilized to determine the frequency of multipatership within the localized sea turtle population.
academicGenetic markers were utilized to determine the frequency of multipatership within the localized sea turtle population.
The demographic analysis accounts for multipatership when calculating household resource distribution.
businessThe demographic analysis accounts for multipatership when calculating household resource distribution.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
a case of multipatership
a case of multipatership
evidence of multipatership
evidence of multipatership
patterns of multipatership
patterns of multipatership
Often Confused With
Multiparity refers to a female having given birth to offspring multiple times, whereas multipatership refers to offspring having different fathers.
Usage Notes
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.
Common Mistakes
Learners often mistake 'multipatership' for 'multiparity'. Remember that 'pater' relates to the father, while 'parity' relates to the number of births.
Memory Tip
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.
Word Origin
Derived from the Latin 'multi-' (many) and 'pater' (father), combined with the English suffix '-ship' indicating a state or condition.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In modern sociological discourse, multipatership is studied in the context of changing family norms and the 'fragile families' framework.
Quick Quiz
The DNA results of the clutch revealed a high degree of ________, indicating the female had mated with at least four different males.
Correct!
The correct answer is: multipatership
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