emotiveness
|e-mo-tive-ness|
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/ɪˈmoʊtɪvnəs/
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/ɪˈməʊtɪvnəs/
(emotive)
emotionally stirring
Etymology
Etymology Information
'emotiveness' originates from the Latin word 'emovere,' where 'e-' meant 'out' and 'movere' meant 'to move.'
Historical Evolution
'emovere' transformed into the French word 'émouvoir,' and eventually became the modern English word 'emotive' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to move out or stir up,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'capable of arousing emotions.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the quality of being emotive or capable of arousing emotions.
The emotiveness of the speech moved the audience to tears.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42