Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

grandparenthood

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: grand-par-ent-hood
IPA

23

Scrabble Score

15

Letters

4

Syllables

10

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The state of being a grandparent.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"At first I wrote it off to the simpler protocols of grandparenthood, with its premium on uncomplicated gestures of generosity and love."

Etymology

From grandparent + -hood.

Word Breakdown

Suffix: grandparent

Usage

Uncountable

Phrases

great-grandparenthood

Questions

What does grandparenthood mean?: The state of being a grandparent.
Where does grandparenthood come from?: From grandparent + -hood.

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