antiqueness
|an-ti-que-ness|
/ænˈtiːknəs/
the quality of being old/antique
Etymology
'antiqueness' originates from Modern English, formed from the adjective 'antique' + the suffix '-ness', where 'antique' ultimately comes from Latin 'antiquus' meaning 'old'.
'antiquus' (Latin) → 'antique' (Old French) → 'antique' (Middle English/Modern English) → formation of the noun 'antiqueness' in Modern English by adding '-ness'.
Initially it meant 'old' or 'ancient' (from Latin 'antiquus'), and over time the sense broadened to the modern meanings of 'the state or quality of being antique' or 'old-fashioned charm'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the quality or state of being antique or very old; antiquity.
The antiqueness of the building attracted historians and tourists alike.
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Noun 2
the quality of being old-fashioned or stylistically from an earlier period (charm or character derived from age).
She appreciated the antiqueness of the shop's decor, which gave it a unique charm.
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