acquaintanceship
|ac-quain-tance-ship|
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/əˈkweɪntənsˌʃɪp/
(acquaintance)
slight familiarity
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acquaintanceship' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'acqueyntance,' where 'acqueynt' meant 'to make known.'
Historical Evolution
'acqueyntance' transformed into the modern English word 'acquaintance,' and eventually 'acquaintanceship' was formed to describe the state of being acquainted.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to make known,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the state of being acquainted.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the state or condition of being acquainted or familiar with someone or something.
Their acquaintanceship began at the university.
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Last updated: 2025/04/25 13:21