aliveness
|a-live-ness|
B2
/əˈlaɪvnəs/
(alive)
having life
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aliveness' originates from the adjective 'alive', which comes from Old English 'on līfe', meaning 'in life'.
Historical Evolution
'on līfe' transformed into the Middle English 'alive', and eventually became the modern English word 'alive'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'in life', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'having life or vitality'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the state or quality of being alive; vitality.
The aliveness of the forest was palpable, with birds singing and leaves rustling.
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Last updated: 2025/06/23 06:51