bulkiness
|bulk/i/ness|
B2
/ˈbʌlkiːnəs/
(bulk)
large mass
Etymology
Etymology Information
'bulk' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'bulke,' where 'bulke' meant 'cargo or load.'
Historical Evolution
'bulke' transformed into the modern English word 'bulk,' and eventually 'bulkiness' was derived from it.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'cargo or load,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'large size or mass.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the quality or state of being bulky; large size or mass.
The bulkiness of the package made it difficult to carry.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42