sibling Meaning & Definition
What Does Sibling Mean?
As a noun, sibling means A person who shares a parent; one's brother or sister who one shares a parent with. It is also used to mean A node in a data structure that shares its parent with another node.
Sibling in Brief
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈsɪb.lɪŋ/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Synonyms | sib |
| Plural | siblings |
Sibling Definition (Noun)
- A person who shares a parent; one's brother or sister who one shares a parent with.
None of my siblings are married yet.
- A node in a data structure that shares its parent with another node.
- The most closely related species, or one of several most closely related species when none can be determined to be more closely related.
Noun
- The most closely related species, or one of several most closely species when none can be determined to be more closely related.
Synonyms of Sibling
Sibling synonyms and antonyms →Sibling in a Sentence
None of my siblings are married yet.
Word Forms & Grammar
sibling (plural siblings)
Words That Rhyme With Sibling
Origin of Sibling
First use appears c. 1903, apparently as a learned borrowing from Old English sibling (“relative, a relation, kinsman”), equivalent to sib + -ling. Compare Middle English siblynges pl, sib, sibbe (“relative; kinsman”), German Sippe. The term apparently meant merely kin or relative until the 20th century when it was applied in a way that aided the study of genetics, which led to its specialized use. For example, the OED has a citation in 1902 in which sibling must be defined for those who do not know the intended meaning.[1]
Pronouncing Sibling
Sibling is pronounced /ˈsɪb.lɪŋ/ and has 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (sɪb).
Frequently Asked Questions About Sibling
What part of speech is sibling?
Sibling is a noun.
What is another word for sibling?
Words with a similar meaning to sibling include sib. See the full list of sibling synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of sibling?
The plural of sibling is siblings.