Definition

The condition or status of being a grandparent.

Example

After becoming a grandparent, she felt a new sense of joy and responsibility.

Conversation

Have you ever thought about what it means to experience grandparenthood?

I have! It seems like such a special time in life.

Exactly! I can't wait to see how it feels to be a grandparent one day.

Me too! It must be so rewarding to watch your kids become parents.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Grandparenthood → It is formed from "grand-" (meaning great or large, from Old French *grant*) and "parent" (from Latin *parens*, meaning father or mother) and "-hood" (meaning state or condition, from Old English *hād*). The word "grandparenthood" refers to the state or condition of being a grandparent, emphasizing the familial relationship that is greater than that of a parent.

Memory Tip

Think of 'grand' meaning great, and 'parent' meaning father or mother, combined with '-hood' which indicates a state. This helps you remember that 'grandparenthood' is the state of being a grandparent.

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