rawness
|raw-ness|
B2
/ˈrɔːnəs/
(raw)
natural state
Etymology
Etymology Information
'raw' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'hrēaw', where 'hrēaw' meant 'uncooked or unprocessed'.
Historical Evolution
'hrēaw' transformed into the Middle English word 'rawe', and eventually became the modern English word 'raw'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'uncooked or unprocessed', but over time it evolved to include meanings related to inexperience or lack of refinement.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the state or quality of being raw.
The rawness of the meat made it unsafe to eat.
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Noun 2
a condition of being inexperienced or unrefined.
The rawness of his performance was evident to the audience.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45