bentness
|bent/ness|
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/ˈbɛntnəs/
state of being bent
Etymology
Etymology Information
'bentness' originates from the Old English word 'bendan,' where 'bend' meant 'to curve or flex.'
Historical Evolution
'bendan' transformed into the Middle English word 'benten,' and eventually became the modern English word 'bentness.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to curve or flex,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the state of being bent.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the state or quality of being bent.
The bentness of the metal rod was evident after the accident.
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Last updated: 2025/02/09 02:11