Incorrect spelling, explanation: granddaughter is a word that causes a spelling problem connected with the -d letter. There are two -d letters in the word, but the pronunciation doesn’t suggest it and a wrong assumption is that there is only one -d letter. The consequence of that is grandaughter, which is an incorrect form and the only correct spelling is granddaughter.

Correct spelling, explanation: granddaughter derives from Germanic languages, and in Old English, it functioned as dohtor. Granddaughter could also be found in the Dutch language, in which it had the form of dochter and from this language, it finally entered English. In modern language, granddaughter is a commonly used noun.

Definition of granddaughter:
1. noun – it’s a female child of your son or daughter;
When her granddaughter visits her, she makes a small party with dinner and cake.

Other words connected with granddaughter:
Other words from the same word family include: grandaddy, grandchild, and grandson.
He’s a wonderful grandaddy and Jane – his granddaughter – absolutely adores him.
Without a doubt his favorite grandchild is his granddaughter – he always favors her.
He has a great relationship with his granddaughter, but his grandson visits him only on special occasions.

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