impoliteness
|im-po-lite-ness|
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/ɪmˈpaɪlɪtnəs/
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/ɪmˈpəʊlaɪtnəs/
(impolite)
lack of manners
Etymology
Etymology Information
'impoliteness' originates from the prefix 'im-' meaning 'not' and the word 'polite', which comes from Latin 'politus', meaning 'polished' or 'refined'.
Historical Evolution
'politus' transformed into the French word 'polite', and eventually became the modern English word 'polite', with 'impoliteness' forming by adding the prefix 'im-'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'polite' meant 'polished or refined', and 'impoliteness' evolved to mean 'lack of refinement or rudeness'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the quality of being rude or lacking good manners.
His impoliteness at the dinner table was shocking.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35