Stepchild
noun, plural stepchildren.
1.
a child of one’s spouse by a previous marriage.
2.
any person, organization, affiliate, project, etc., that is not properly treated, supported, or appreciated:
This agency is the stepchild when appropriations are handed out.
noun (pl) -children
1.
a stepson or stepdaughter
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- Stepdance
noun 1. a dance in which the steps are the most important characteristic, specifically a solo dance with intricate, vigorous steps, often performed with the hands kept in the pockets.
- Stepdaughter
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adjective, Electricity. 1. serving to reduce or decrease voltage: a step-down transformer.