addlepatedness
|ad-dle-pa-ted-ness|
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/ˈædəlˌpeɪtɪdnəs/
(addlepated)
confused mind
Etymology
Etymology Information
'addlepated' originates from the combination of 'addle,' meaning 'confused,' and 'pate,' an old term for 'head.'
Historical Evolution
'addlepated' changed from the Middle English word 'adel,' meaning 'foul-smelling or putrid,' and 'pate,' meaning 'head,' eventually becoming the modern English word 'addlepated.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'having a confused or muddled head,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the state or quality of being addlepated; confusion or muddle-headedness.
His addlepatedness was evident when he forgot his own address.
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Last updated: 2025/05/04 13:21