great-granddaughter: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
LowFormal, neutral
Quick answer
What does “great-granddaughter” mean?
A female descendant who is the granddaughter of one's child.
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Pronunciation
Definition
Meaning and Definition
A female descendant who is the granddaughter of one's child.
A female member of the family three generations younger than oneself, specifically the daughter of one's grandchild.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No significant differences in meaning or usage. Spelling is consistent with hyphenation.
Connotations
Neutral family descriptor in both varieties.
Frequency
Equally low frequency in both dialects, used primarily in genealogical, legal, or personal/family contexts.
Grammar
How to Use “great-granddaughter” in a Sentence
[Possessive Pronoun/Name] + great-granddaughtergreat-granddaughter + of + [Person]Vocabulary
Collocations
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Rarely used. May appear in legal documents concerning inheritance or family trusts.
Academic
Used in historical, sociological, or genealogical studies discussing family structures.
Everyday
Used in family conversations, announcements, and personal stories.
Technical
Used in legal, genealogical, and anthropological terminology.
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “great-granddaughter”
Neutral
Vocabulary
Antonyms of “great-granddaughter”
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “great-granddaughter”
- Misspelling as 'great granddaughter' (without hyphen) or 'great grand daughter'.
- Confusing with 'granddaughter' (one generation closer).
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Each generation back adds another 'great-'. For example, your great-great-granddaughter is the daughter of your great-grandchild.
Yes, the hyphen is standard in compound kinship terms like this to clarify the relationship.
The male equivalent is 'great-grandson'.
It is rarely used as a direct form of address. Terms of endearment like her first name or 'sweetheart' are more common in direct speech.
A female descendant who is the granddaughter of one's child.
Great-granddaughter is usually formal, neutral in register.
Great-granddaughter: in British English it is pronounced /ˌɡreɪt ˈɡrændɔːtə(r)/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˌɡreɪt ˈɡrændɔːt̬ər/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think: GREAT (big gap in generations) + GRAND (already one step removed) + DAUGHTER (the female child).
Conceptual Metaphor
FAMILY IS A TREE (branching lineage).
Practice
Quiz
What is the correct definition of 'great-granddaughter'?