Step-Grandchild

Pronunciation: /stɛp-ˈɡrændtʃaɪld/

Definitions of step-grandchild

noun a person's grandchild by marriage rather than by blood

Example Sentences

A1 My step-grandchild is my spouse's grandchild from a previous marriage.

A2 I enjoy spending time with my step-grandchild on weekends.

B1 It can be challenging to navigate the dynamics of being a step-grandchild in a blended family.

B2 As a step-grandchild, I have a unique bond with my grandparent's new partner.

C1 The relationship between a step-grandchild and their step-grandparent can be just as meaningful as a biological one.

C2 Despite not being blood-related, my step-grandchild holds a special place in my heart.

Examples of step-grandchild in a Sentence

formal The family reunion included all the step-grandchildren from both sides of the family.

informal My step-grandchild is coming over for the weekend, so I need to prepare some activities for us to do together.

slang I never thought I'd be a step-grandparent at this age, but life is full of surprises.

figurative Being a step-grandparent has opened up a whole new chapter in my life, filled with love and joy.

Grammatical Forms of step-grandchild

• past tense: stepped-grandchild
• plural: step-grandchildren
• comparative: more step-grandchild
• superlative: most step-grandchild
• present tense: step-grandchild
• future tense: will be step-grandchild
• perfect tense: have been step-grandchild
• continuous tense: is being step-grandchild
• singular: step-grandchild
• positive degree: step-grandchild
• infinitive: to be a step-grandchild
• gerund: being a step-grandchild
• participle: a step-grandchild

Origin and Evolution of step-grandchild

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'step-grandchild' originated from the combination of the words 'step' and 'grandchild' to refer to the child of one's stepchild.

Evolution of the word: The term 'step-grandchild' likely evolved as family structures became more complex due to remarriages and blended families. It distinguishes the relationship between a grandparent and a child who is not biologically related but is part of the family through marriage.