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closedness

|closed-ness|

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/ˈkloʊzdnəs/

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/ˈkləʊzdnəs/

(closed)

state of being closed

Base FormVerb
closedclose
Etymology
Etymology Information

'closed' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'clȳsan,' where 'clȳsan' meant 'to shut or enclose.'

Historical Evolution

'clȳsan' transformed into the Middle English word 'closen,' and eventually became the modern English word 'close.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to shut or enclose,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'not open.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

the state or quality of being closed.

The closedness of the room made it feel stuffy.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39