crampedness
|cramped-ness|
/ˈkræmptnəs/
(cramped)
lack of space
Etymology
'cramped' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'crampe,' where 'crampe' meant 'a painful involuntary contraction of a muscle.'
'crampe' transformed into the modern English word 'cramped,' and eventually 'crampedness' was derived to describe the state of being cramped.
Initially, it meant 'a painful involuntary contraction of a muscle,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'lack of space or freedom of movement.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the state or condition of being cramped, often referring to a lack of space or freedom of movement.
The crampedness of the small apartment made it difficult to move around.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42