altogetherness
|al-to-geth-er-ness|
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/ˌɔːltəˈɡeðərnəs/
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/ˌɔːltəˈɡeðənəs/
complete unity
Etymology
Etymology Information
'altogetherness' originates from the English word 'altogether,' which comes from Middle English 'altogedere,' meaning 'completely' or 'entirely.'
Historical Evolution
'altogedere' transformed into the modern English word 'altogether,' and eventually led to the formation of 'altogetherness' to describe a state of complete unity.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'altogether' meant 'completely,' and over time, 'altogetherness' evolved to describe a state of complete unity or harmony.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/07/05 12:51