ambagiousness
|am-ba-gious-ness|
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/æmˈbeɪdʒəsnəs/
(ambagious)
indirect or roundabout
Etymology
Etymology Information
'ambagious' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'ambāgēs,' where 'ambi-' meant 'around' and 'agere' meant 'to drive or lead.'
Historical Evolution
'ambāgēs' transformed into the Medieval Latin word 'ambagiosus,' and eventually became the modern English word 'ambagious' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to lead around or indirect,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'roundabout or indirect in speech or action.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the quality of being roundabout or indirect in speech or action.
The ambagiousness of his speech made it difficult to understand his true intentions.
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Last updated: 2025/07/09 08:06