slipperiness
|slip-per-i-ness|
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/ˈslɪpəriːnəs/
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/ˈslɪpərɪnəs/
(slippery)
prone to slipping
Etymology
Etymology Information
'slippery' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'sliperen,' where 'slip-' meant 'to slide or glide.'
Historical Evolution
'sliperen' transformed into the modern English word 'slippery' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to slide or glide easily,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the quality or state of being slippery.
The slipperiness of the floor caused several people to fall.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42