hearsay
|hear-say|
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/ˈhɪrˌseɪ/
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/ˈhɪəˌseɪ/
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Etymology
Etymology Information
'hearsay' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'heresay', where 'here' meant 'to hear' and 'say' meant 'to say'.
Historical Evolution
'heresay' transformed into the modern English word 'hearsay'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'something heard', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'unsubstantiated information'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35