averageness
|av-er-age-ness|
B2
/ˈævərɪdʒnəs/
(average)
typical state
Etymology
Etymology Information
'average' originates from the Old French word 'avarie', which meant 'damage to ship or cargo'.
Historical Evolution
'avarie' transformed into the Middle English word 'averay', and eventually became the modern English word 'average'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'damage or loss', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'typical or usual'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the quality or state of being average; mediocrity.
The averageness of the performance left the audience unimpressed.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35