breathlessness
|breath/less/ness|
B2
/ˈbrɛθləsnəs/
(breathless)
difficulty breathing
Etymology
Etymology Information
'breathlessness' originates from the Old English word 'brēath,' where 'brēath' meant 'air inhaled or exhaled.'
Historical Evolution
'breathless' changed from the Middle English word 'brethles' and eventually became the modern English word 'breathless.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'without breath,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'unable to breathe easily.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the state of being unable to breathe easily or normally.
After running up the stairs, she was overcome with breathlessness.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45