ambagiosity
|am-ba-gi-os-i-ty|
C2
/ˌæmbəˈdʒɪɒsɪti/
indirectness in communication
Etymology
Etymology Information
'ambagiosity' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'ambagiosus,' where 'amb-' meant 'around' and 'agere' meant 'to drive.'
Historical Evolution
'ambagiosus' transformed into the English word 'ambagiosity' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to go around in speech,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'indirectness in communication.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the quality of being roundabout or indirect in speech or writing.
The ambagiosity of his speech made it difficult to understand his main point.
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