English · Word Candidate

stem

/stɛm/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: stems · stemming · stemmed

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

The stock of a family; a race or generation of progenitors.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

nguồn gốc của một gia đình

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Noun

Examples

Where ye may all that are of noble ſtemm / Approach, and kiſs her ſacred veſtures hemm.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A branch of a family.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

một nhánh của gia đình

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Noun

Examples

This is a stem / Of that victorious stock.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To remove the stem from.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

loại bỏ phần cuống

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Verb

Examples

to stem cherries; to stem tobacco leaves

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To be caused or derived; to originate.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

có nguồn gốc hoặc bắt nguồn

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Verb

Examples

The current crisis stems from the short-sighted politics of the previous government.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “stem” mean?

The stock of a family; a race or generation of progenitors.

Is “stem” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.