acquaintedness
|ac-quaint-ed-ness|
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/əˈkweɪntɪdnəs/
(acquainted)
familiarity
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acquaintedness' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'acqueynted,' where 'acqueynt' meant 'to make known.'
Historical Evolution
'acqueynted' transformed into the modern English word 'acquaintedness' through the addition of the suffix '-ness' to denote a state or condition.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to make known or familiar,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the state of being familiar with someone or something.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the state of being familiar with someone or something.
Her acquaintedness with the local customs helped her settle in quickly.
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Last updated: 2025/04/25 14:36