aristocraticalness
|a-ris-to-cra-ti-cal-ness|
/ˌærɪstəˈkrætɪk(ə)lnəs/
quality of being aristocratic
Etymology
'aristocraticalness' is formed from the adjective 'aristocratical' plus the nominalizing suffix '-ness'; 'aristocratical' in turn derives from 'aristocrat', which comes ultimately from Greek 'aristokratēs', where 'aristos' meant 'best' and 'kratos' meant 'power' or 'rule'.
'aristocraticalness' developed by adding the English suffix '-ness' to the adjective (an older form 'aristocratical', related to 'aristocratic'); the root 'aristocrat' entered English via Old French/Latin adaptations of Greek 'aristokratia'/'aristokratēs'.
Originally the Greek root referred to 'rule of the best' (political rule); over time the root's sense shifted toward social class and manners, so the modern formation denotes qualities associated with aristocratic social status.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the quality or state of being aristocratical; the possession of aristocratic traits, manners, or social standing.
Aristocraticalness was apparent in his formal manners and the way he carried himself.
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