biological child

noun

1. any child conceived rather than adopted by a specified parent, and therefore carrying genes from the parent.

Example Sentences

Conception’s website says its technology would “potentially allow male-male couples to have biological children,” but that kind of procedure is even less certain.

From MIT Technology Review

Though the first president never had biological children, he helped raise Custis and many other children in his extended family.

From Washington Post

That maybe I wouldn’t ever have biological children, and that I wouldn’t have a say in it anymore.

From Outside Online

In this community from which biological children born to inmates had been removed, the annual Mother’s Day celebration organized by community leader Edwin Lelepali honored all women.

From Washington Post

He never had a biological child, never held a baby of his own in his arms, and this troubled him as he grew older.

From Washington Post

They remained together for a decade, and had another biological child and adopted three more.

From The Daily Beast

During their 12 years together, they adopted eight more and (allegedly) had one biological child, Ronan.

From The Daily Beast

There are plenty of foster children who need love just as much as a possible future biological child.

From The Daily Beast

The Daily Beast: Adaleen is now pregnant with the biological child of siblings JJ and Wanda (Melora Walters).

From The Daily Beast

More About Biological Child

What is a biological child?

A biological child is any person who was conceived by their biological parents.

Every person has biological parents, but not everyone grows up with them. To help explain relationships, parents might distinguish their non-biological children from their biological children. As well, a person might distinguish their non-biological parents from their biological parents. This is especially true in medical situations in which the genetic relationship matters, such as with diseases passed from parent to child through DNA.

Other terms used to describe a biological child include biological son, biological daughter, and the more informal biological kid and biokid. A biological parent can also be called a biological mother, biological father, or a bioparent.

Example: Gina and Danilo loved their foster children as much as their biological children.

Where does biological child come from?

The first records of the term biological child are unknown. It combines the term biological, meaning “related genetically,” and child, meaning “offspring or descendent.” 

The term biological child does not have to refer to a child in the sense of a young person. Instead it can be used to describe any person in reference to their parents, regardless of age.

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What are some synonyms for biological child?

• biological son
• biological daughter
• biokid

What are some words that share a root or word element with biological child? 

• biological 
• biology
• child
• biological clock
• biological parent

What are some words that often get used in discussing biological child?

• adopt
• blood
• DNA
• genetics
• guardian
• related

How is biological child used in real life?

Biological child is used to describe someone in relation to the parents who conceived them and with whom they share DNA.

toddler will not stop singing "Got My Mind Set On You" by @GeorgeHarrison so it's possible he really is my biological child.

— John Fugelsang (@JohnFugelsang) August 12, 2016

Misconception: “Adopted children aren't loved as much as a biological child”

Reality:

– 75% of adopted children under 5 are read or sang to daily

– 90% share a “very close” relationship

– 90% said they would “definitely” make the same decision again#NationalAdoptionMonth

— Live Action (@LiveAction) November 15, 2018

Just to clarify… My kid looks like me probably cuz she's my biological child…#youfigureitout #thatswhatgoogleisfor

— Michelle Stafford (@TheRealStafford) April 21, 2013

 

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True or False?

Biological children share their parents’ DNA.