ankle-length
|an-kle-length|
B2
/ˈæŋ.kəl.leŋθ/
reaching the ankles
Etymology
Etymology Information
'ankle-length' originates from the combination of 'ankle' and 'length', where 'ankle' refers to the joint connecting the foot with the leg, and 'length' refers to the measurement of something from end to end.
Historical Evolution
'Ankle-length' has been used in English to describe garments that reach the ankles, evolving from the simple combination of 'ankle' and 'length'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'the length of the ankle', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'reaching down to the ankles'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
reaching down to the ankles.
She wore an ankle-length dress to the party.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45