barrenly
|bar/ren/ly|
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/ˈbærənli/
(barren)
unproductive state
Etymology
Etymology Information
'barren' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'barain', where 'bar-' meant 'bare' or 'empty'.
Historical Evolution
'barain' transformed into the Middle English word 'barain', and eventually became the modern English word 'barren'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'bare or empty', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'unproductive or unfruitful'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that is unproductive or unfruitful.
The land lay barrenly under the scorching sun.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41