hotness
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/ˈhɑtnəs/
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/ˈhɒtnəs/
(hot)
high temperature
Etymology
Etymology Information
'hotness' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'hāt,' where 'hāt' meant 'hot or warm.'
Historical Evolution
'hāt' changed from Old English to the Middle English word 'hoten,' and eventually became the modern English word 'hotness'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'the state of being hot,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the quality or state of being hot.
The hotness of the soup made it difficult to eat immediately.
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Noun 2
a slang term referring to someone's attractiveness or sex appeal.
Her hotness was undeniable at the party.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35