abrasiveness
|a-bra-sive-ness|
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/əˈbreɪsɪvnəs/
(abrasive)
rough or harsh
Etymology
Etymology Information
'abrasiveness' originates from the Latin word 'abradere,' where 'ab-' meant 'away' and 'radere' meant 'to scrape.'
Historical Evolution
'abradere' transformed into the French word 'abrasif,' and eventually became the modern English word 'abrasive' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to scrape away,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'harshness or roughness.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the quality of being harsh or rough, often used to describe a manner or material.
The abrasiveness of his comments made everyone uncomfortable.
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Last updated: 2025/04/05 20:36