fuzziness
|fuzz-i-ness|
B2
/ˈfʌzinəs/
(fuzzy)
soft and unclear
Etymology
Etymology Information
'fuzziness' originates from the English word 'fuzzy', which is derived from the word 'fuzz', meaning 'a mass of fine, light fibers'.
Historical Evolution
'fuzz' changed from the Middle English word 'fuss', which referred to a light, fluffy mass, and eventually became the modern English word 'fuzziness'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a mass of fine fibers', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'unclear or indistinct'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the quality or state of being fuzzy, unclear, or indistinct.
The fuzziness of the photograph made it difficult to identify the person.
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Last updated: 2025/02/13 19:21