midparent

/ˈmɪdˌpærənt/

Definitions

1. noun

Either of the two parents of a child in a family

“The midparents of the couple had a close relationship with their grandchildren.”

2. noun

An average of the heights or other measurements of the two parents of a child, used in estimating the height or other characteristics of the child

“The midparent height was used to estimate the child’s expected height at adulthood.”

Synonyms

  • averager
  • parent

Antonyms

  • nonparent
  • outsider