bigness
|big/ness|
B2
/ˈbɪɡnəs/
(big)
large or important
Etymology
Etymology Information
'bigness' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'bigge,' where 'big' meant 'strong or powerful.'
Historical Evolution
'bigge' transformed into the modern English word 'big,' and eventually the noun form 'bigness' was derived.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'strong or powerful,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'large in size or extent.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41