bountifulness
|boun/ti/ful/ness|
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/ˈbaʊn.tɪ.fəl.nəs/
(bountiful)
generously abundant
Etymology
Etymology Information
'bountifulness' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'bountifull,' where 'bounte' meant 'goodness' or 'generosity.'
Historical Evolution
'bountifull' transformed into the modern English word 'bountifulness' through the addition of the suffix '-ness' to denote the state or quality of being bountiful.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'goodness or generosity,' and over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'abundance or generosity.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the quality of being bountiful; abundance or generosity.
The bountifulness of the harvest ensured that no one went hungry.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41