togetherness
|to-geth-er-ness|
B2
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/təˈɡɛðərnəs/
🇬🇧
/təˈɡɛðənəs/
closeness
Etymology
Etymology Information
'togetherness' originates from the word 'together' combined with the suffix '-ness', where 'together' meant 'in company with others'.
Historical Evolution
'together' changed from Old English word 'tōgædere' and eventually became the modern English word 'together'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'in company with others', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the state of being close to another person or other people'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the state of being close to another person or other people.
The family enjoyed a sense of togetherness during the holiday season.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35