aeriality
|aer-i-al-i-ty|
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/ˌɛəriˈælɪti/
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/ˌeəˈrɪəlɪti/
lightness, ethereal quality
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aeriality' originates from the Latin word 'aerius,' meaning 'airy' or 'of the air.'
Historical Evolution
'aerius' transformed into the French word 'aérien,' and eventually became the modern English word 'aeriality' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'pertaining to the air,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the quality of being light or ethereal.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the quality or state of being aerial; the characteristic of being light, ethereal, or pertaining to the air.
The aeriality of the dancer's movements captivated the audience.
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Last updated: 2025/05/18 09:21