Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

grand-

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.91 in modern English

Syllables
grand-
IPA
7
Scrabble Score
5
Letters
2
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

prefix

of a generation removed from the original noun

Example Sentences

Etymology

From Middle English, probably modelled after use of grand in Middle French (e.g., grandpere); see also grand.

Origin

Word Breakdown

Synonyms

great-

Questions

What does grand- mean?
of a generation removed from the original noun
Where does grand- come from?
It is traced to Middle English.

How to pronounce grand-

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