broadness
|broad/ness|
B2
/ˈbrɔːdnəs/
(broad)
wide
Etymology
Etymology Information
'broad' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'brād', where 'brād' meant 'wide'.
Historical Evolution
'brād' changed from Old English to Middle English 'brode' and eventually became the modern English word 'broad'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'wide or extensive', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the quality or state of being broad.
The broadness of the river made it difficult to cross.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45