Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

paternal grandchild

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.89 in modern English

Syllables: pa-ter-nal -grand-child
IPA

28

Scrabble Score

18

Letters

5

Syllables

12

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

the child of one's son: a grandchild to whom one is the paternal grandparent

Example Sentences

"Men who become fathers later in life may pass a mark of longevity down to their paternal grandchildren."

Inflected Forms

paternal grandchildren (plural)

Phrases

maternal grandchild

Frequently Paired Words

maternal grandchild

Antonyms

paternal grandfather paternal grandmother

Questions

What does paternal grandchild mean?: the child of one's son: a grandchild to whom one is the paternal grandparent

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