weightier
|weight-i-er|
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/ˈweɪtiər/
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/ˈweɪtiə/
(weighty)
heavy or important
Etymology
Etymology Information
'weighty' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'wihtig', where 'wiht' meant 'weight'.
Historical Evolution
'wihtig' transformed into the Middle English word 'weighti', and eventually became the modern English word 'weighty'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'having weight', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'having importance or influence'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
comparative form of 'weighty', meaning having more weight or importance.
The weightier issues were discussed first.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45