achinesses
|a-chi-ness-es|
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/ˈeɪkiˌnɛsɪz/
(achiness)
persistent discomfort
Etymology
Etymology Information
'achiness' originates from the English word 'ache,' which comes from the Old English word 'acan,' meaning 'to suffer pain.'
Historical Evolution
'acan' transformed into the Middle English word 'ake,' and eventually became the modern English word 'ache.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to suffer pain,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the state or quality of experiencing a dull, persistent pain or discomfort.
After the long hike, she felt achinesses in her legs.
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Last updated: 2025/04/21 02:21