Father

Father

A father (or dad) is defined as a male parent or Individual progenitor of human offspring. The adjective "paternal" refers to a father and comparatively to "maternal" for a mother. The verb "to father" means to procreate or to sire a child from which also derives the gerund "fathering". Fathers determine the gender of their child through a sperm cell which either contains an X chromosome (female), or Y chromosome (male).

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Famous quotes containing the word father:

    His father watched him across the gulf of years and pathos which always must divide a father from his son.
    —J.P. (John Phillips)

    Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.
    Bible: New Testament, Matthew 5:48.

    Jesus.

    Lord, I believe; help thou mine unbelief.
    Bible: New Testament Mark, 9:24.

    Said by the father of a child brought to be healed by Jesus.