usualness
|u-su-al-ness|
B2
/ˈjuːʒuəlnəs/
(usual)
habitual occurrence
Etymology
Etymology Information
'usualness' originates from the Latin word 'usualis', where 'usus' meant 'use'.
Historical Evolution
'usualis' transformed into the Old French word 'usuel', and eventually became the modern English word 'usual' with the suffix '-ness' to form 'usualness'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'pertaining to use', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the quality of being usual'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the quality or state of being usual or customary.
The usualness of the routine made it predictable.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42