alreadiness
|al-read-i-ness|
C2
/ɔːlˈrɛdɪnəs/
(already)
by this time
Etymology
Etymology Information
'alreadiness' originates from the word 'already', which comes from Middle English 'al redy', where 'al' meant 'all' and 'redy' meant 'prepared'.
Historical Evolution
'al redy' transformed into the modern English word 'already', and 'alreadiness' was formed by adding the suffix '-ness' to denote a state or condition.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'already' meant 'all prepared', but over time it evolved to mean 'prior to a specified time'. 'Alreadiness' captures the state of being 'already'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the state or condition of being already in existence or having already occurred.
The alreadiness of the situation made further discussion unnecessary.
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Last updated: 2025/07/03 21:06